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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.16, 13,744.86 and 2,589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.16, 13,744.86 and 2,589.56 is: 3,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.16 : 13,744.86 = 2,589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.16/13,744.86 = 2,589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.16x = 13,744.86 × 2,589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.16x = 35,593,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,593,139.66/9,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.37

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