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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.44, 13,743.58 and 2,588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.44, 13,743.58 and 2,588.09 is: 3,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.44 : 13,743.58 = 2,588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.44/13,743.58 = 2,588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.44x = 13,743.58 × 2,588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.44x = 35,569,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569,621.96/9,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.69

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