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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.94, 13,893.16 and 2,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.94, 13,893.16 and 2,686.52 is: 4,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.94 : 13,893.16 = 2,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.94/13,893.16 = 2,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.94x = 13,893.16 × 2,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.94x = 37,324,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,252.20/9,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.72

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