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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.40, 13,749.98 and 2,594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.40, 13,749.98 and 2,594.04 is: 3,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.40 : 13,749.98 = 2,594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.40/13,749.98 = 2,594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.40x = 13,749.98 × 2,594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.40x = 35,667,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,667,998.12/9,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.89

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