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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.54, 13,755.36 and 2,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.54, 13,755.36 and 2,595.96 is: 3,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.54 : 13,755.36 = 2,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.54/13,755.36 = 2,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.54x = 13,755.36 × 2,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.54x = 35,708,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708,364.35/9,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.39

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