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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.81, 13,758.24 and 2,597.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.81, 13,758.24 and 2,597.45 is: 3,896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.81 : 13,758.24 = 2,597.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.81/13,758.24 = 2,597.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.81x = 13,758.24 × 2,597.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.81x = 35,736,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,736,271.70/9,171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.32

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