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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.65, 13,881.20 and 2,679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.65, 13,881.20 and 2,679.29 is: 4,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.65 : 13,881.20 = 2,679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.65/13,881.20 = 2,679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.65x = 13,881.20 × 2,679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.65x = 37,191,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191,760.35/9,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.58

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