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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.58, 13,885.97 and 2,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.58, 13,885.97 and 2,683.62 is: 4,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.58 : 13,885.97 = 2,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.58/13,885.97 = 2,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.58x = 13,885.97 × 2,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.58x = 37,264,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264,653.39/9,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.31

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