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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.23, 13,891.35 and 2,598.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.23, 13,891.35 and 2,598.18 is: 3,897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.23 : 13,891.35 = 2,598.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.23/13,891.35 = 2,598.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.23x = 13,891.35 × 2,598.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.23x = 36,092,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,092,295.29/9,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.14

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