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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.31, 13,880.44 and 2,680.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.31, 13,880.44 and 2,680.49 is: 4,020.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.31 : 13,880.44 = 2,680.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.31/13,880.44 = 2,680.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.31x = 13,880.44 × 2,680.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.31x = 37,206,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206,403.59/9,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.44

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