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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.47, 13,737.65 and 2,584.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.47, 13,737.65 and 2,584.63 is: 3,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.47 : 13,737.65 = 2,584.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.47/13,737.65 = 2,584.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.47x = 13,737.65 × 2,584.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.47x = 35,506,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506,683.83/9,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.92

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