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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.30, 13,755.99 and 2,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.30, 13,755.99 and 2,595.94 is: 3,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.30 : 13,755.99 = 2,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.30/13,755.99 = 2,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.30x = 13,755.99 × 2,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.30x = 35,709,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,709,700.03/9,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.06

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