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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.21, 13,882.39 and 2,681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.21, 13,882.39 and 2,681.25 is: 4,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.21 : 13,882.39 = 2,681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.21/13,882.39 = 2,681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.21x = 13,882.39 × 2,681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.21x = 37,222,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222,158.19/9,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.75

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