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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.41, 13,758.27 and 2,598.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.41, 13,758.27 and 2,598.58 is: 3,897.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.41 : 13,758.27 = 2,598.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.41/13,758.27 = 2,598.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.41x = 13,758.27 × 2,598.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.41x = 35,751,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,751,965.26/9,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.77

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