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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,156.88, 13,735.68 and 2,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,156.88, 13,735.68 and 2,583.52 is: 3,875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,156.88 : 13,735.68 = 2,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,156.88/13,735.68 = 2,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,156.88x = 13,735.68 × 2,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,156.88x = 35,486,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486,403.99/9,156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.38

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