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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.68, 13,886.28 and 2,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.68, 13,886.28 and 2,683.92 is: 4,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.68 : 13,886.28 = 2,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.68/13,886.28 = 2,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.68x = 13,886.28 × 2,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.68x = 37,269,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269,664.62/9,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.94

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