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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.97, 13,743.23 and 2,589.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.97, 13,743.23 and 2,589.66 is: 3,884.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.97 : 13,743.23 = 2,589.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.97/13,743.23 = 2,589.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.97x = 13,743.23 × 2,589.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.97x = 35,590,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,590,299.48/9,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.15

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