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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,156.53, 13,732.88 and 2,580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,156.53, 13,732.88 and 2,580.95 is: 3,870.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,156.53 : 13,732.88 = 2,580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,156.53/13,732.88 = 2,580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,156.53x = 13,732.88 × 2,580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,156.53x = 35,443,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,898.06/9,156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.89

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