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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.33, 13,880.57 and 2,679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.33, 13,880.57 and 2,679.02 is: 4,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.33 : 13,880.57 = 2,679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.33/13,880.57 = 2,679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.33x = 13,880.57 × 2,679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.33x = 37,186,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186,241.84/9,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.12

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