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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.58, 13,734.83 and 2,582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.58, 13,734.83 and 2,582.22 is: 3,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.58 : 13,734.83 = 2,582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.58/13,734.83 = 2,582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.58x = 13,734.83 × 2,582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.58x = 35,466,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,466,410.68/9,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.90

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