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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.44, 13,889.04 and 2,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.44, 13,889.04 and 2,684.56 is: 4,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.44 : 13,889.04 = 2,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.44/13,889.04 = 2,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.44x = 13,889.04 × 2,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.44x = 37,285,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,961.22/9,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.68

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