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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.45, 13,884.08 and 2,681.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.45, 13,884.08 and 2,681.17 is: 4,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.45 : 13,884.08 = 2,681.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.45/13,884.08 = 2,681.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.45x = 13,884.08 × 2,681.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.45x = 37,225,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225,530.66/9,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.45

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