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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.23, 13,706.82 and 2,565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.23, 13,706.82 and 2,565.27 is: 3,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.23 : 13,706.82 = 2,565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.23/13,706.82 = 2,565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.23x = 13,706.82 × 2,565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.23x = 35,161,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161,694.14/9,139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.34

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