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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.02, 13,886.90 and 2,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.02, 13,886.90 and 2,682.38 is: 4,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.02 : 13,886.90 = 2,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.02/13,886.90 = 2,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.02x = 13,886.90 × 2,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.02x = 37,249,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,249,942.82/9,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.97

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