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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.91, 13,893.80 and 2,687.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.91, 13,893.80 and 2,687.58 is: 4,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.91 : 13,893.80 = 2,687.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.91/13,893.80 = 2,687.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.91x = 13,893.80 × 2,687.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.91x = 37,340,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,340,685.57/9,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.08

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