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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.92, 13,752.16 and 2,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.92, 13,752.16 and 2,595.68 is: 3,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.92 : 13,752.16 = 2,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.92/13,752.16 = 2,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.92x = 13,752.16 × 2,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.92x = 35,696,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,696,206.67/9,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.17

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