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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.12, 13,749.42 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.12, 13,749.42 and 2,593 is: 3,889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.12 : 13,749.42 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.12/13,749.42 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.12x = 13,749.42 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.12x = 35,652,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652,246.06/9,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.57

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