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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.90, 13,893.54 and 2,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.90, 13,893.54 and 2,687.24 is: 4,031.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.90 : 13,893.54 = 2,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.90/13,893.54 = 2,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.90x = 13,893.54 × 2,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.90x = 37,335,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,335,276.43/9,260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.50

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