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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.48, 13,756.53 and 2,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.48, 13,756.53 and 2,595.72 is: 3,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.48 : 13,756.53 = 2,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.48/13,756.53 = 2,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.48x = 13,756.53 × 2,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.48x = 35,708,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708,065.66/9,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.23

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