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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.69, 13,743.85 and 2,589.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.69, 13,743.85 and 2,589.11 is: 3,882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.69 : 13,743.85 = 2,589.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.69/13,743.85 = 2,589.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.69x = 13,743.85 × 2,589.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.69x = 35,584,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,584,367.36/9,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.77

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