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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.36, 13,892.68 and 2,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.36, 13,892.68 and 2,687.08 is: 4,031.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.36 : 13,892.68 = 2,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.36/13,892.68 = 2,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.36x = 13,892.68 × 2,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.36x = 37,330,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330,742.57/9,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.24

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