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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.56, 13,885.14 and 2,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.56, 13,885.14 and 2,682.80 is: 4,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.56 : 13,885.14 = 2,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.56/13,885.14 = 2,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.56x = 13,885.14 × 2,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.56x = 37,251,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251,036.24/9,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.29

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