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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252, 13,875.88 and 2,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252, 13,875.88 and 2,676.72 is: 4,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252 : 13,875.88 = 2,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252/13,875.88 = 2,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252x = 13,875.88 × 2,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252x = 37,141,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,141,845.51/9,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.47

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