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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.98, 13,754.97 and 2,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.98, 13,754.97 and 2,596.20 is: 3,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.98 : 13,754.97 = 2,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.98/13,754.97 = 2,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.98x = 13,754.97 × 2,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.98x = 35,710,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710,653.11/9,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.30

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