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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.31, 13,747.65 and 2,591.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.31, 13,747.65 and 2,591.01 is: 3,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.31 : 13,747.65 = 2,591.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.31/13,747.65 = 2,591.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.31x = 13,747.65 × 2,591.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.31x = 35,620,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,620,298.63/9,164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.85

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