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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.53, 13,748.01 and 2,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.53, 13,748.01 and 2,591.60 is: 3,887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.53 : 13,748.01 = 2,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.53/13,748.01 = 2,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.53x = 13,748.01 × 2,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.53x = 35,629,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629,273.98/9,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.31

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