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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.99, 13,743.57 and 2,588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.99, 13,743.57 and 2,588.69 is: 3,883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.99 : 13,743.57 = 2,588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.99/13,743.57 = 2,588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.99x = 13,743.57 × 2,588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.99x = 35,577,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,577,760.56/9,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.19

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