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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.30, 13,739.82 and 2,495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.30, 13,739.82 and 2,495.88 is: 3,744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.30 : 13,739.82 = 2,495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.30/13,739.82 = 2,495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.30x = 13,739.82 × 2,495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.30x = 34,292,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292,941.94/9,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.06

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