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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.96, 13,757.04 and 2,596.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.96, 13,757.04 and 2,596.59 is: 3,895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.96 : 13,757.04 = 2,596.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.96/13,757.04 = 2,596.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.96x = 13,757.04 × 2,596.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.96x = 35,721,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,721,392.49/9,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.06

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