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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.90, 13,744.74 and 2,590.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.90, 13,744.74 and 2,590.54 is: 3,884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.90 : 13,744.74 = 2,590.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.90/13,744.74 = 2,590.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.90x = 13,744.74 × 2,590.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.90x = 35,606,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606,298.76/9,165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.65

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