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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.13, 13,974.21 and 3,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.13, 13,974.21 and 3,160.13 is: 4,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.13 : 13,974.21 = 3,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.13/13,974.21 = 3,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.13x = 13,974.21 × 3,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.13x = 44,160,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,160,250.38/9,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.20

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