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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.68, 13,749.12 and 2,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.68, 13,749.12 and 2,592.72 is: 3,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.68 : 13,749.12 = 2,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.68/13,749.12 = 2,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.68x = 13,749.12 × 2,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.68x = 35,647,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,647,618.41/9,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.83

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