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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.86, 13,878.36 and 2,677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.86, 13,878.36 and 2,677.90 is: 4,017.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.86 : 13,878.36 = 2,677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.86/13,878.36 = 2,677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.86x = 13,878.36 × 2,677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.86x = 37,164,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164,860.24/9,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.01

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