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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.16, 13,753.18 and 2,594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.16, 13,753.18 and 2,594.84 is: 3,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.16 : 13,753.18 = 2,594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.16/13,753.18 = 2,594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.16x = 13,753.18 × 2,594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.16x = 35,687,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,687,301.59/9,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.68

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