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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.53, 13,735.87 and 2,582.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.53, 13,735.87 and 2,582.95 is: 3,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.53 : 13,735.87 = 2,582.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.53/13,735.87 = 2,582.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.53x = 13,735.87 × 2,582.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.53x = 35,479,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479,065.42/9,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.88

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