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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.86, 13,710.48 and 2,566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.86, 13,710.48 and 2,566.56 is: 3,850.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.86 : 13,710.48 = 2,566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.86/13,710.48 = 2,566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.86x = 13,710.48 × 2,566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.86x = 35,188,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188,769.55/9,139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.03

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