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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.27, 13,743.81 and 2,588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.27, 13,743.81 and 2,588.97 is: 3,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.27 : 13,743.81 = 2,588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.27/13,743.81 = 2,588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.27x = 13,743.81 × 2,588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.27x = 35,582,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,582,311.78/9,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.57

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