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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.80, 13,882.92 and 2,681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.80, 13,882.92 and 2,681.08 is: 4,021.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.80 : 13,882.92 = 2,681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.80/13,882.92 = 2,681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.80x = 13,882.92 × 2,681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.80x = 37,221,219.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221,219.15/9,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.83

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