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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.90, 13,886.01 and 2,682.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.90, 13,886.01 and 2,682.21 is: 4,023.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.90 : 13,886.01 = 2,682.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.90/13,886.01 = 2,682.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.90x = 13,886.01 × 2,682.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.90x = 37,245,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245,194.88/9,255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.94

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