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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.31, 13,734.72 and 2,584.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.31, 13,734.72 and 2,584.02 is: 3,875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.31 : 13,734.72 = 2,584.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.31/13,734.72 = 2,584.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.31x = 13,734.72 × 2,584.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.31x = 35,490,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,490,791.17/9,157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.68

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