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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.78, 13,626.72 and 6,869.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.78, 13,626.72 and 6,869.78 is: 10,295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.78 : 13,626.72 = 6,869.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.78/13,626.72 = 6,869.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.78x = 13,626.72 × 6,869.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.78x = 93,612,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,612,619.76/9,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.27

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