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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.44, 13,880.07 and 2,679.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.44, 13,880.07 and 2,679.57 is: 4,019.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.44 : 13,880.07 = 2,679.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.44/13,880.07 = 2,679.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.44x = 13,880.07 × 2,679.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.44x = 37,192,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,192,619.17/9,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.33

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