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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.06, 13,750.34 and 2,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.06, 13,750.34 and 2,592.66 is: 3,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.06 : 13,750.34 = 2,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.06/13,750.34 = 2,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.06x = 13,750.34 × 2,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.06x = 35,649,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,649,943.54/9,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.49

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