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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.28, 13,882.80 and 2,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.28, 13,882.80 and 2,679.60 is: 4,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.28 : 13,882.80 = 2,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.28/13,882.80 = 2,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.28x = 13,882.80 × 2,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.28x = 37,200,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,200,350.88/9,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.80

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