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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.68, 13,755.56 and 2,596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.68, 13,755.56 and 2,596.10 is: 3,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.68 : 13,755.56 = 2,596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.68/13,755.56 = 2,596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.68x = 13,755.56 × 2,596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.68x = 35,710,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710,809.32/9,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.60

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