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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.15, 13,881.95 and 2,679.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.15, 13,881.95 and 2,679.79 is: 4,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.15 : 13,881.95 = 2,679.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.15/13,881.95 = 2,679.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.15x = 13,881.95 × 2,679.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.15x = 37,200,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,200,710.79/9,253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.33

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