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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.73, 13,756.10 and 2,596.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.73, 13,756.10 and 2,596.95 is: 3,895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.73 : 13,756.10 = 2,596.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.73/13,756.10 = 2,596.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.73x = 13,756.10 × 2,596.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.73x = 35,723,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,723,890.91/9,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.43

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