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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.12, 13,883.21 and 2,680.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.12, 13,883.21 and 2,680.57 is: 4,021.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.12 : 13,883.21 = 2,680.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.12/13,883.21 = 2,680.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.12x = 13,883.21 × 2,680.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.12x = 37,214,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,916.23/9,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.44

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