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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.12, 13,888.74 and 2,685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.12, 13,888.74 and 2,685.40 is: 4,028.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.12 : 13,888.74 = 2,685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.12/13,888.74 = 2,685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.12x = 13,888.74 × 2,685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.12x = 37,296,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,296,822.40/9,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.12

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