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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.08, 13,887.69 and 2,683.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.08, 13,887.69 and 2,683.77 is: 4,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.08 : 13,887.69 = 2,683.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.08/13,887.69 = 2,683.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.08x = 13,887.69 × 2,683.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.08x = 37,271,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271,365.79/9,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.26

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