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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.52, 13,878.90 and 2,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.52, 13,878.90 and 2,681.16 is: 4,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.52 : 13,878.90 = 2,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.52/13,878.90 = 2,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.52x = 13,878.90 × 2,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.52x = 37,211,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211,551.52/9,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.91

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