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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.48, 13,891.66 and 2,686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.48, 13,891.66 and 2,686.28 is: 4,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.48 : 13,891.66 = 2,686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.48/13,891.66 = 2,686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.48x = 13,891.66 × 2,686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.48x = 37,316,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,316,888.42/9,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.13

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