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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.94, 13,889.79 and 2,685.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.94, 13,889.79 and 2,685.06 is: 4,028.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.94 : 13,889.79 = 2,685.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.94/13,889.79 = 2,685.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.94x = 13,889.79 × 2,685.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.94x = 37,294,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294,919.54/9,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.43

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