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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.94, 13,736.84 and 2,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.94, 13,736.84 and 2,583.59 is: 3,874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.94 : 13,736.84 = 2,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.94/13,736.84 = 2,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.94x = 13,736.84 × 2,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.94x = 35,490,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,490,280.85/9,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.93

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