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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.70, 13,877.80 and 2,679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.70, 13,877.80 and 2,679.32 is: 4,017.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.70 : 13,877.80 = 2,679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.70/13,877.80 = 2,679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.70x = 13,877.80 × 2,679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.70x = 37,183,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,183,095.09/9,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.75

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