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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.83, 13,750.93 and 2,593.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.83, 13,750.93 and 2,593.87 is: 3,890.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.83 : 13,750.93 = 2,593.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.83/13,750.93 = 2,593.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.83x = 13,750.93 × 2,593.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.83x = 35,668,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668,124.80/9,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.57

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