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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.46, 13,890.08 and 2,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.46, 13,890.08 and 2,685.16 is: 4,028.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.46 : 13,890.08 = 2,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.46/13,890.08 = 2,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.46x = 13,890.08 × 2,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.46x = 37,297,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297,087.21/9,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.43

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