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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.37, 13,889.68 and 2,685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.37, 13,889.68 and 2,685.08 is: 4,028.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.37 : 13,889.68 = 2,685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.37/13,889.68 = 2,685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.37x = 13,889.68 × 2,685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.37x = 37,294,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294,929.99/9,258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.24

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