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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.06, 13,757.84 and 2,597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.06, 13,757.84 and 2,597.66 is: 3,895.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.06 : 13,757.84 = 2,597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.06/13,757.84 = 2,597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.06x = 13,757.84 × 2,597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.06x = 35,738,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,738,190.65/9,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.99

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