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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.69, 13,743.95 and 2,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.69, 13,743.95 and 2,588.34 is: 3,882.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.69 : 13,743.95 = 2,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.69/13,743.95 = 2,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.69x = 13,743.95 × 2,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.69x = 35,574,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574,015.54/9,163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.06

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