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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.26, 13,749.38 and 2,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.26, 13,749.38 and 2,591.84 is: 3,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.26 : 13,749.38 = 2,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.26/13,749.38 = 2,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.26x = 13,749.38 × 2,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.26x = 35,636,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,636,193.06/9,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.33

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