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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.54, 13,735.88 and 2,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.54, 13,735.88 and 2,582.96 is: 3,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.54 : 13,735.88 = 2,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.54/13,735.88 = 2,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.54x = 13,735.88 × 2,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.54x = 35,479,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479,228.60/9,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.90

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