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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.48, 13,752.72 and 2,594.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.48, 13,752.72 and 2,594.70 is: 3,892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.48 : 13,752.72 = 2,594.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.48/13,752.72 = 2,594.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.48x = 13,752.72 × 2,594.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.48x = 35,684,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,684,182.58/9,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.05

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