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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.26, 13,743.35 and 2,588.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.26, 13,743.35 and 2,588.42 is: 3,882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.26 : 13,743.35 = 2,588.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.26/13,743.35 = 2,588.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.26x = 13,743.35 × 2,588.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.26x = 35,573,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573,585.85/9,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.62

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