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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.41, 13,755.99 and 2,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.41, 13,755.99 and 2,598.04 is: 3,895.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.41 : 13,755.99 = 2,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.41/13,755.99 = 2,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.41x = 13,755.99 × 2,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.41x = 35,738,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,738,612.26/9,173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.89

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