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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.02, 13,740.99 and 2,586.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.02, 13,740.99 and 2,586.67 is: 3,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.02 : 13,740.99 = 2,586.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.02/13,740.99 = 2,586.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.02x = 13,740.99 × 2,586.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.02x = 35,543,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,543,406.60/9,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.43

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