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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.74, 13,738.14 and 2,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.74, 13,738.14 and 2,584.96 is: 3,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.74 : 13,738.14 = 2,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.74/13,738.14 = 2,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.74x = 13,738.14 × 2,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.74x = 35,512,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,512,542.37/9,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.45

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