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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.61, 13,755.91 and 2,596.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.61, 13,755.91 and 2,596.83 is: 3,895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.61 : 13,755.91 = 2,596.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.61/13,755.91 = 2,596.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.61x = 13,755.91 × 2,596.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.61x = 35,721,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,721,690.99/9,170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.24

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