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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.95, 13,885.95 and 2,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.95, 13,885.95 and 2,595.08 is: 3,891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.95 : 13,885.95 = 2,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.95/13,885.95 = 2,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.95x = 13,885.95 × 2,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.95x = 36,035,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,088.81/9,258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.92

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