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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.06, 13,756.34 and 2,596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.06, 13,756.34 and 2,596.66 is: 3,894.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.06 : 13,756.34 = 2,596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.06/13,756.34 = 2,596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.06x = 13,756.34 × 2,596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.06x = 35,720,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720,537.82/9,172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.49

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