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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.16, 13,743.30 and 2,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.16, 13,743.30 and 2,589 is: 3,883.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.16 : 13,743.30 = 2,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.16/13,743.30 = 2,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.16x = 13,743.30 × 2,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.16x = 35,581,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,581,403.70/9,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.52

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