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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.77, 13,882.02 and 2,679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.77, 13,882.02 and 2,679.13 is: 4,019.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.77 : 13,882.02 = 2,679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.77/13,882.02 = 2,679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.77x = 13,882.02 × 2,679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.77x = 37,191,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191,736.24/9,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.09

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