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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.91, 13,755.94 and 2,596.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.91, 13,755.94 and 2,596.33 is: 3,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.91 : 13,755.94 = 2,596.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.91/13,755.94 = 2,596.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.91x = 13,755.94 × 2,596.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.91x = 35,714,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714,918.82/9,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.95

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