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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.86, 13,875.95 and 2,677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.86, 13,875.95 and 2,677.68 is: 4,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.86 : 13,875.95 = 2,677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.86/13,875.95 = 2,677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.86x = 13,875.95 × 2,677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.86x = 37,155,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155,340.41/9,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.55

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