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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.60, 13,699.59 and 2,558.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.60, 13,699.59 and 2,558.55 is: 3,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.60 : 13,699.59 = 2,558.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.60/13,699.59 = 2,558.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.60x = 13,699.59 × 2,558.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.60x = 35,051,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051,085.99/9,132.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.02

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