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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.67, 13,760.15 and 2,598.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.67, 13,760.15 and 2,598.85 is: 3,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.67 : 13,760.15 = 2,598.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.67/13,760.15 = 2,598.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.67x = 13,760.15 × 2,598.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.67x = 35,760,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760,565.83/9,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.60

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