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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.52, 13,880.40 and 2,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.52, 13,880.40 and 2,682.16 is: 4,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.52 : 13,880.40 = 2,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.52/13,880.40 = 2,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.52x = 13,880.40 × 2,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.52x = 37,229,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,453.66/9,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.41

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