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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.04, 13,886.78 and 2,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.04, 13,886.78 and 2,683.08 is: 4,024.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.04 : 13,886.78 = 2,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.04/13,886.78 = 2,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.04x = 13,886.78 × 2,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.04x = 37,259,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,328.27/9,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.97

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