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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.45, 13,885.58 and 2,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.45, 13,885.58 and 2,682.17 is: 4,023.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.45 : 13,885.58 = 2,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.45/13,885.58 = 2,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.45x = 13,885.58 × 2,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.45x = 37,243,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243,486.11/9,255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.95

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