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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.44, 13,760.16 and 2,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.44, 13,760.16 and 2,599.68 is: 3,899.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.44 : 13,760.16 = 2,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.44/13,760.16 = 2,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.44x = 13,760.16 × 2,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.44x = 35,772,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772,012.75/9,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.52

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