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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.28, 13,876.78 and 2,675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.28, 13,876.78 and 2,675.61 is: 4,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.28 : 13,876.78 = 2,675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.28/13,876.78 = 2,675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.28x = 13,876.78 × 2,675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.28x = 37,128,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,128,851.34/9,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.81

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