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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.30, 13,711.20 and 2,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.30, 13,711.20 and 2,565.40 is: 3,848.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.30 : 13,711.20 = 2,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.30/13,711.20 = 2,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.30x = 13,711.20 × 2,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.30x = 35,174,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,174,712.48/9,139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.73

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