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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.22, 13,876.26 and 2,677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.22, 13,876.26 and 2,677.26 is: 4,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.22 : 13,876.26 = 2,677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.22/13,876.26 = 2,677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.22x = 13,876.26 × 2,677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.22x = 37,150,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150,355.85/9,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.73

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