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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.65, 13,885.64 and 2,681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.65, 13,885.64 and 2,681.96 is: 4,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.65 : 13,885.64 = 2,681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.65/13,885.64 = 2,681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.65x = 13,885.64 × 2,681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.65x = 37,240,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,240,717.64/9,255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.57

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