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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.84, 13,891.13 and 2,685.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.84, 13,891.13 and 2,685.17 is: 4,028.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.84 : 13,891.13 = 2,685.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.84/13,891.13 = 2,685.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.84x = 13,891.13 × 2,685.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.84x = 37,300,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,300,076.91/9,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.16

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