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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.06, 13,755.68 and 2,596.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.06, 13,755.68 and 2,596.77 is: 3,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.06 : 13,755.68 = 2,596.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.06/13,755.68 = 2,596.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.06x = 13,755.68 × 2,596.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.06x = 35,720,255.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720,255.39/9,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.31

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