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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.21, 13,880.90 and 2,680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.21, 13,880.90 and 2,680.25 is: 4,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.21 : 13,880.90 = 2,680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.21/13,880.90 = 2,680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.21x = 13,880.90 × 2,680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.21x = 37,204,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204,199.42/9,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.25

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