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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.73, 13,699.55 and 2,559.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.73, 13,699.55 and 2,559.58 is: 3,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.73 : 13,699.55 = 2,559.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.73/13,699.55 = 2,559.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.73x = 13,699.55 × 2,559.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.73x = 35,065,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065,047.14/9,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.49

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