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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.44, 13,893.91 and 2,687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.44, 13,893.91 and 2,687.02 is: 4,031.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.44 : 13,893.91 = 2,687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.44/13,893.91 = 2,687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.44x = 13,893.91 × 2,687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.44x = 37,333,214.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333,214.05/9,260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.47

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