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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.02, 13,757.21 and 2,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.02, 13,757.21 and 2,597.70 is: 3,896.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.02 : 13,757.21 = 2,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.02/13,757.21 = 2,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.02x = 13,757.21 × 2,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.02x = 35,737,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737,152.76/9,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.75

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