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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.58, 13,875.46 and 2,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.58, 13,875.46 and 2,676.62 is: 4,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.58 : 13,875.46 = 2,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.58/13,875.46 = 2,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.58x = 13,875.46 × 2,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.58x = 37,139,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139,333.75/9,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.81

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