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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.25, 13,698.60 and 2,558.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.25, 13,698.60 and 2,558.95 is: 3,838.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.25 : 13,698.60 = 2,558.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.25/13,698.60 = 2,558.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.25x = 13,698.60 × 2,558.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.25x = 35,054,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054,003.02/9,132.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.49

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