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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.02, 13,883.90 and 2,680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.02, 13,883.90 and 2,680.38 is: 4,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.02 : 13,883.90 = 2,680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.02/13,883.90 = 2,680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.02x = 13,883.90 × 2,680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.02x = 37,214,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,114.48/9,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.97

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