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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.12, 13,884.71 and 2,681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.12, 13,884.71 and 2,681.57 is: 4,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.12 : 13,884.71 = 2,681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.12/13,884.71 = 2,681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.12x = 13,884.71 × 2,681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.12x = 37,232,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,232,821.79/9,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.94

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