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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.20, 13,872.75 and 2,677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.20, 13,872.75 and 2,677.24 is: 4,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.20 : 13,872.75 = 2,677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.20/13,872.75 = 2,677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.20x = 13,872.75 × 2,677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.20x = 37,140,681.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140,681.21/9,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.69

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