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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.33, 13,741.56 and 2,585.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.33, 13,741.56 and 2,585.57 is: 3,879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.33 : 13,741.56 = 2,585.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.33/13,741.56 = 2,585.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.33x = 13,741.56 × 2,585.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.33x = 35,529,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,529,765.29/9,159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.08

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