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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.88, 13,747.77 and 2,591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.88, 13,747.77 and 2,591.55 is: 3,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.88 : 13,747.77 = 2,591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.88/13,747.77 = 2,591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.88x = 13,747.77 × 2,591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.88x = 35,628,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628,033.34/9,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.45

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