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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.38, 13,755.56 and 2,596.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.38, 13,755.56 and 2,596.62 is: 3,894.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.38 : 13,755.56 = 2,596.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.38/13,755.56 = 2,596.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.38x = 13,755.56 × 2,596.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.38x = 35,717,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,717,893.43/9,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.92

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