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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.44, 13,738.16 and 2,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.44, 13,738.16 and 2,584.12 is: 3,876.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.44 : 13,738.16 = 2,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.44/13,738.16 = 2,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.44x = 13,738.16 × 2,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.44x = 35,501,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501,054.02/9,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.32

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