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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.84, 13,875.03 and 2,677.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.84, 13,875.03 and 2,677.50 is: 4,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.84 : 13,875.03 = 2,677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.84/13,875.03 = 2,677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.84x = 13,875.03 × 2,677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.84x = 37,150,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150,392.83/9,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.33

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