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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.09, 13,758.95 and 2,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.09, 13,758.95 and 2,598.27 is: 3,897.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.09 : 13,758.95 = 2,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.09/13,758.95 = 2,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.09x = 13,758.95 × 2,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.09x = 35,749,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,749,467.02/9,172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.64

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