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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.83, 13,888.13 and 2,686.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.83, 13,888.13 and 2,686.95 is: 4,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.83 : 13,888.13 = 2,686.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.83/13,888.13 = 2,686.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.83x = 13,888.13 × 2,686.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.83x = 37,316,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,316,697.47/9,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.95

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