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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.71, 13,883.14 and 2,681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.71, 13,883.14 and 2,681.75 is: 4,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.71 : 13,883.14 = 2,681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.71/13,883.14 = 2,681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.71x = 13,883.14 × 2,681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.71x = 37,231,110.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231,110.70/9,255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.50

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