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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.04, 13,887.90 and 2,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.04, 13,887.90 and 2,684.46 is: 4,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.04 : 13,887.90 = 2,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.04/13,887.90 = 2,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.04x = 13,887.90 × 2,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.04x = 37,281,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,281,512.03/9,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.06

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