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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.40, 13,881.48 and 2,680.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.40, 13,881.48 and 2,680.62 is: 4,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.40 : 13,881.48 = 2,680.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.40/13,881.48 = 2,680.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.40x = 13,881.48 × 2,680.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.40x = 37,210,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,210,972.92/9,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.90

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