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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.04, 13,865.66 and 2,580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.04, 13,865.66 and 2,580.58 is: 3,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.04 : 13,865.66 = 2,580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.04/13,865.66 = 2,580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.04x = 13,865.66 × 2,580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.04x = 35,781,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781,362.65/9,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.75

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