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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.84, 13,698.19 and 2,559.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.84, 13,698.19 and 2,559.55 is: 3,839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.84 : 13,698.19 = 2,559.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.84/13,698.19 = 2,559.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.84x = 13,698.19 × 2,559.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.84x = 35,061,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,202.21/9,132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.03

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