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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.22, 13,737.91 and 3,538.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.22, 13,737.91 and 3,538.57 is: 5,308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.22 : 13,737.91 = 3,538.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.22/13,737.91 = 3,538.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.22x = 13,737.91 × 3,538.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.22x = 48,612,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612,556.19/9,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,308.08

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