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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.84, 13,882.54 and 2,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.84, 13,882.54 and 2,682.50 is: 4,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.84 : 13,882.54 = 2,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.84/13,882.54 = 2,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.84x = 13,882.54 × 2,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.84x = 37,239,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239,913.55/9,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.83

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