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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.08, 13,759.32 and 2,598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.08, 13,759.32 and 2,598.68 is: 3,897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.08 : 13,759.32 = 2,598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.08/13,759.32 = 2,598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.08x = 13,759.32 × 2,598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.08x = 35,756,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,756,069.70/9,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.51

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