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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.07, 13,878.99 and 2,588.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.07, 13,878.99 and 2,588.57 is: 3,883.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.07 : 13,878.99 = 2,588.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.07/13,878.99 = 2,588.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.07x = 13,878.99 × 2,588.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.07x = 35,926,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926,801.51/9,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.11

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