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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.60, 13,709.40 and 2,566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.60, 13,709.40 and 2,566.90 is: 3,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.60 : 13,709.40 = 2,566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.60/13,709.40 = 2,566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.60x = 13,709.40 × 2,566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.60x = 35,190,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,658.86/9,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.35

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