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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.91, 13,743.61 and 2,588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.91, 13,743.61 and 2,588.15 is: 3,882.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.91 : 13,743.61 = 2,588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.91/13,743.61 = 2,588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.91x = 13,743.61 × 2,588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.91x = 35,570,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,524.22/9,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.44

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