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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.48, 13,880.85 and 2,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.48, 13,880.85 and 2,591.58 is: 3,887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.48 : 13,880.85 = 2,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.48/13,880.85 = 2,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.48x = 13,880.85 × 2,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.48x = 35,973,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,973,273.04/9,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.12

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