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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.70, 13,754.55 and 2,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.70, 13,754.55 and 2,595.80 is: 3,893.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.70 : 13,754.55 = 2,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.70/13,754.55 = 2,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.70x = 13,754.55 × 2,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.70x = 35,704,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704,060.89/9,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.70

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