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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.08, 13,887.08 and 2,684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.08, 13,887.08 and 2,684.26 is: 4,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.08 : 13,887.08 = 2,684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.08/13,887.08 = 2,684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.08x = 13,887.08 × 2,684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.08x = 37,276,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,276,533.36/9,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.38

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