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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.41, 13,744.35 and 2,588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.41, 13,744.35 and 2,588.66 is: 3,883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.41 : 13,744.35 = 2,588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.41/13,744.35 = 2,588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.41x = 13,744.35 × 2,588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.41x = 35,579,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579,380.35/9,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.19

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