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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.73, 13,882.23 and 2,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.73, 13,882.23 and 2,683.40 is: 4,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.73 : 13,882.23 = 2,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.73/13,882.23 = 2,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.73x = 13,882.23 × 2,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.73x = 37,251,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251,506.57/9,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.26

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