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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.84, 13,755.92 and 2,596.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.84, 13,755.92 and 2,596.03 is: 3,894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.84 : 13,755.92 = 2,596.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.84/13,755.92 = 2,596.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.84x = 13,755.92 × 2,596.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.84x = 35,710,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710,781.00/9,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.37

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