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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.15, 13,753.70 and 2,594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.15, 13,753.70 and 2,594.71 is: 3,891.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.15 : 13,753.70 = 2,594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.15/13,753.70 = 2,594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.15x = 13,753.70 × 2,594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.15x = 35,686,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,686,781.18/9,170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.62

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