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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.07, 13,700.33 and 2,558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.07, 13,700.33 and 2,558.15 is: 3,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.07 : 13,700.33 = 2,558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.07/13,700.33 = 2,558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.07x = 13,700.33 × 2,558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.07x = 35,047,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,047,486.40/9,132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.85

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