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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.34, 13,881.51 and 2,680.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.34, 13,881.51 and 2,680.53 is: 4,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.34 : 13,881.51 = 2,680.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.34/13,881.51 = 2,680.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.34x = 13,881.51 × 2,680.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.34x = 37,209,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209,821.82/9,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.80

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