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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.90, 13,751.33 and 2,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.90, 13,751.33 and 2,593.59 is: 3,889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.90 : 13,751.33 = 2,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.90/13,751.33 = 2,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.90x = 13,751.33 × 2,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.90x = 35,665,299.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,665,299.01/9,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.81

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