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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.02, 13,743.93 and 2,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.02, 13,743.93 and 2,588.26 is: 3,882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.02 : 13,743.93 = 2,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.02/13,743.93 = 2,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.02x = 13,743.93 × 2,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.02x = 35,572,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,572,795.54/9,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.64

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