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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.54, 13,737.38 and 2,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.54, 13,737.38 and 2,583.96 is: 3,875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.54 : 13,737.38 = 2,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.54/13,737.38 = 2,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.54x = 13,737.38 × 2,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.54x = 35,496,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,496,840.42/9,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.40

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