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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.56, 13,748.10 and 2,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.56, 13,748.10 and 2,591.16 is: 3,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.56 : 13,748.10 = 2,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.56/13,748.10 = 2,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.56x = 13,748.10 × 2,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.56x = 35,623,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,623,526.80/9,166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.25

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