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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.44, 13,757.16 and 2,597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.44, 13,757.16 and 2,597.68 is: 3,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.44 : 13,757.16 = 2,597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.44/13,757.16 = 2,597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.44x = 13,757.16 × 2,597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.44x = 35,736,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,736,699.39/9,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.52

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