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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.54, 13,698.64 and 2,558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.54, 13,698.64 and 2,558.66 is: 3,837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.54 : 13,698.64 = 2,558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.54/13,698.64 = 2,558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.54x = 13,698.64 × 2,558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.54x = 35,050,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,050,162.22/9,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.94

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