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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.90, 13,743.24 and 2,589.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.90, 13,743.24 and 2,589.54 is: 3,883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.90 : 13,743.24 = 2,589.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.90/13,743.24 = 2,589.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.90x = 13,743.24 × 2,589.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.90x = 35,588,746.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,588,746.27/9,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.16

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