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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.44, 13,883.04 and 2,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.44, 13,883.04 and 2,680.56 is: 4,021.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.44 : 13,883.04 = 2,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.44/13,883.04 = 2,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.44x = 13,883.04 × 2,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.44x = 37,214,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,321.70/9,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.67

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