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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.52, 13,877.40 and 2,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.52, 13,877.40 and 2,680.16 is: 4,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.52 : 13,877.40 = 2,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.52/13,877.40 = 2,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.52x = 13,877.40 × 2,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.52x = 37,193,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193,652.38/9,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.41

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