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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.73, 13,744.36 and 2,589.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.73, 13,744.36 and 2,589.15 is: 3,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.73 : 13,744.36 = 2,589.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.73/13,744.36 = 2,589.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.73x = 13,744.36 × 2,589.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.73x = 35,586,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,586,209.69/9,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.95

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