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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.67, 13,891.46 and 2,687.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.67, 13,891.46 and 2,687.37 is: 4,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.67 : 13,891.46 = 2,687.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.67/13,891.46 = 2,687.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.67x = 13,891.46 × 2,687.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.67x = 37,331,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,331,492.86/9,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.19

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