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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.28, 13,743.82 and 2,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.28, 13,743.82 and 2,588.98 is: 3,883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.28 : 13,743.82 = 2,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.28/13,743.82 = 2,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.28x = 13,743.82 × 2,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.28x = 35,582,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,582,393.44/9,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.58

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