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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.89, 13,694.70 and 2,557.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.89, 13,694.70 and 2,557.74 is: 3,836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.89 : 13,694.70 = 2,557.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.89/13,694.70 = 2,557.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.89x = 13,694.70 × 2,557.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.89x = 35,027,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027,481.98/9,130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.15

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