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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.55, 13,698.95 and 2,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.55, 13,698.95 and 2,558.32 is: 3,837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.55 : 13,698.95 = 2,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.55/13,698.95 = 2,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.55x = 13,698.95 × 2,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.55x = 35,046,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046,242.34/9,132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.51

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