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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.09, 13,743.87 and 2,588.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.09, 13,743.87 and 2,588.79 is: 3,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.09 : 13,743.87 = 2,588.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.09/13,743.87 = 2,588.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.09x = 13,743.87 × 2,588.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.09x = 35,579,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579,993.22/9,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.39

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