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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.39, 13,738.66 and 2,583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.39, 13,738.66 and 2,583.63 is: 3,876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.39 : 13,738.66 = 2,583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.39/13,738.66 = 2,583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.39x = 13,738.66 × 2,583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.39x = 35,495,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,495,607.68/9,157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.17

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