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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.19, 13,748.81 and 2,591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.19, 13,748.81 and 2,591.89 is: 3,888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.19 : 13,748.81 = 2,591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.19/13,748.81 = 2,591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.19x = 13,748.81 × 2,591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.19x = 35,635,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635,426.82/9,165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.13

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