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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.94, 13,741.44 and 2,588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.94, 13,741.44 and 2,588.58 is: 3,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.94 : 13,741.44 = 2,588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.94/13,741.44 = 2,588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.94x = 13,741.44 × 2,588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.94x = 35,570,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,816.76/9,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.45

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