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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,156.64, 13,737.54 and 2,582.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,156.64, 13,737.54 and 2,582.86 is: 3,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,156.64 : 13,737.54 = 2,582.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,156.64/13,737.54 = 2,582.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,156.64x = 13,737.54 × 2,582.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,156.64x = 35,482,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482,142.56/9,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.02

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