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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.67, 13,889.96 and 2,686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.67, 13,889.96 and 2,686.37 is: 4,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.67 : 13,889.96 = 2,686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.67/13,889.96 = 2,686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.67x = 13,889.96 × 2,686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.67x = 37,313,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,313,491.48/9,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.68

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