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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.80, 13,884.42 and 2,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.80, 13,884.42 and 2,682.08 is: 4,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.80 : 13,884.42 = 2,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.80/13,884.42 = 2,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.80x = 13,884.42 × 2,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.80x = 37,239,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239,125.19/9,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.33

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