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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.68, 13,748.04 and 2,591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.68, 13,748.04 and 2,591.10 is: 3,886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.68 : 13,748.04 = 2,591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.68/13,748.04 = 2,591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.68x = 13,748.04 × 2,591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.68x = 35,622,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622,546.44/9,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.09

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