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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.86, 13,885.22 and 2,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.86, 13,885.22 and 2,685.26 is: 4,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.86 : 13,885.22 = 2,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.86/13,885.22 = 2,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.86x = 13,885.22 × 2,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.86x = 37,285,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,425.86/9,258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.00

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