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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.52, 13,887.88 and 2,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.52, 13,887.88 and 2,687.16 is: 4,029.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.52 : 13,887.88 = 2,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.52/13,887.88 = 2,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.52x = 13,887.88 × 2,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.52x = 37,318,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,318,955.62/9,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.90

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