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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.49, 13,709.18 and 2,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.49, 13,709.18 and 2,565.68 is: 3,848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.49 : 13,709.18 = 2,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.49/13,709.18 = 2,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.49x = 13,709.18 × 2,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.49x = 35,173,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,173,409.63/9,139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.51

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