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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.34, 13,883.01 and 2,681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.34, 13,883.01 and 2,681.53 is: 4,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.34 : 13,883.01 = 2,681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.34/13,883.01 = 2,681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.34x = 13,883.01 × 2,681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.34x = 37,227,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227,707.81/9,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.30

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