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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.35, 13,757.90 and 2,598.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.35, 13,757.90 and 2,598.21 is: 3,897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.35 : 13,757.90 = 2,598.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.35/13,757.90 = 2,598.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.35x = 13,757.90 × 2,598.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.35x = 35,745,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,745,900.37/9,172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.14

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