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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.96, 13,752.18 and 2,593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.96, 13,752.18 and 2,593.46 is: 3,890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.96 : 13,752.18 = 2,593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.96/13,752.18 = 2,593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.96x = 13,752.18 × 2,593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.96x = 35,665,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,665,659.98/9,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.25

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