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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.58, 13,753.41 and 2,594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.58, 13,753.41 and 2,594.22 is: 3,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.58 : 13,753.41 = 2,594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.58/13,753.41 = 2,594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.58x = 13,753.41 × 2,594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.58x = 35,679,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,679,371.29/9,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.48

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