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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.97, 13,747.82 and 2,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.97, 13,747.82 and 2,591.73 is: 3,887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.97 : 13,747.82 = 2,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.97/13,747.82 = 2,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.97x = 13,747.82 × 2,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.97x = 35,630,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,630,624.57/9,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.70

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