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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.24, 13,891.04 and 2,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.24, 13,891.04 and 2,686.44 is: 4,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.24 : 13,891.04 = 2,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.24/13,891.04 = 2,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.24x = 13,891.04 × 2,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.24x = 37,317,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,445.50/9,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.86

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