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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.33, 13,747.95 and 2,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.33, 13,747.95 and 2,591.46 is: 3,887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.33 : 13,747.95 = 2,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.33/13,747.95 = 2,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.33x = 13,747.95 × 2,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.33x = 35,627,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,627,262.51/9,165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.18

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