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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.92, 13,753.66 and 2,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.92, 13,753.66 and 2,596.68 is: 3,894.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.92 : 13,753.66 = 2,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.92/13,753.66 = 2,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.92x = 13,753.66 × 2,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.92x = 35,713,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,713,853.85/9,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.67

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