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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.09, 13,741.58 and 2,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.09, 13,741.58 and 2,586.74 is: 3,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.09 : 13,741.58 = 2,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.09/13,741.58 = 2,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.09x = 13,741.58 × 2,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.09x = 35,545,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,545,832.41/9,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.66

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