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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.08, 13,757.16 and 2,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.08, 13,757.16 and 2,596.72 is: 3,895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.08 : 13,757.16 = 2,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.08/13,757.16 = 2,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.08x = 13,757.16 × 2,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.08x = 35,723,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,723,492.52/9,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.23

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