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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.52, 13,883.40 and 2,684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.52, 13,883.40 and 2,684.16 is: 4,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.52 : 13,883.40 = 2,684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.52/13,883.40 = 2,684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.52x = 13,883.40 × 2,684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.52x = 37,265,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265,266.94/9,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.40

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