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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.34, 13,891.88 and 2,685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.34, 13,891.88 and 2,685.68 is: 4,028.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.34 : 13,891.88 = 2,685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.34/13,891.88 = 2,685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.34x = 13,891.88 × 2,685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.34x = 37,309,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,309,074.82/9,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.91

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