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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.03, 13,890.70 and 2,685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.03, 13,890.70 and 2,685.34 is: 4,028.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.03 : 13,890.70 = 2,685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.03/13,890.70 = 2,685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.03x = 13,890.70 × 2,685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.03x = 37,301,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301,182.88/9,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.63

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