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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.48, 13,746.60 and 2,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.48, 13,746.60 and 2,591.52 is: 3,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.48 : 13,746.60 = 2,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.48/13,746.60 = 2,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.48x = 13,746.60 × 2,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.48x = 35,624,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624,588.83/9,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.82

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