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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.78, 13,709.70 and 2,566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.78, 13,709.70 and 2,566.03 is: 3,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.78 : 13,709.70 = 2,566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.78/13,709.70 = 2,566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.78x = 13,709.70 × 2,566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.78x = 35,179,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,179,501.49/9,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.05

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