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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.06, 13,754.83 and 2,595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.06, 13,754.83 and 2,595.66 is: 3,892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.06 : 13,754.83 = 2,595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.06/13,754.83 = 2,595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.06x = 13,754.83 × 2,595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.06x = 35,702,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702,862.04/9,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.99

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