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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.76, 13,739.05 and 2,585.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.76, 13,739.05 and 2,585.01 is: 3,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.76 : 13,739.05 = 2,585.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.76/13,739.05 = 2,585.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.76x = 13,739.05 × 2,585.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.76x = 35,515,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515,506.48/9,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.76

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