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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.28, 13,889.57 and 2,684.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.28, 13,889.57 and 2,684.59 is: 4,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.28 : 13,889.57 = 2,684.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.28/13,889.57 = 2,684.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.28x = 13,889.57 × 2,684.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.28x = 37,287,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,287,800.73/9,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.51

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