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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.40, 13,888.50 and 2,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.40, 13,888.50 and 2,684.44 is: 4,026.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.40 : 13,888.50 = 2,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.40/13,888.50 = 2,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.40x = 13,888.50 × 2,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.40x = 37,282,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282,844.94/9,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.92

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