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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.59, 13,697.91 and 2,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.59, 13,697.91 and 2,558.29 is: 3,837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.59 : 13,697.91 = 2,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.59/13,697.91 = 2,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.59x = 13,697.91 × 2,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.59x = 35,043,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,043,182.34/9,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.58

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