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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.15, 13,878.95 and 2,677.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.15, 13,878.95 and 2,677.79 is: 4,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.15 : 13,878.95 = 2,677.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.15/13,878.95 = 2,677.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.15x = 13,878.95 × 2,677.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.15x = 37,164,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164,934.83/9,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.33

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