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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.08, 13,881.69 and 2,679.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.08, 13,881.69 and 2,679.77 is: 4,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.08 : 13,881.69 = 2,679.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.08/13,881.69 = 2,679.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.08x = 13,881.69 × 2,679.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.08x = 37,199,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,199,667.00/9,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.25

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