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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.40, 13,885.26 and 2,681.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.40, 13,885.26 and 2,681.71 is: 4,023.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.40 : 13,885.26 = 2,681.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.40/13,885.26 = 2,681.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.40x = 13,885.26 × 2,681.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.40x = 37,236,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,236,240.59/9,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.19

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