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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.12, 13,881.70 and 2,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.12, 13,881.70 and 2,679.56 is: 4,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.12 : 13,881.70 = 2,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.12/13,881.70 = 2,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.12x = 13,881.70 × 2,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.12x = 37,196,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,196,848.05/9,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.92

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