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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.08, 13,883.19 and 2,680.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.08, 13,883.19 and 2,680.78 is: 4,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.08 : 13,883.19 = 2,680.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.08/13,883.19 = 2,680.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.08x = 13,883.19 × 2,680.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.08x = 37,217,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,778.09/9,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.77

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