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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.33, 13,882.59 and 2,681.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.33, 13,882.59 and 2,681.37 is: 4,021.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.33 : 13,882.59 = 2,681.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.33/13,882.59 = 2,681.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.33x = 13,882.59 × 2,681.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.33x = 37,224,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224,360.35/9,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.94

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