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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.99, 13,893.62 and 2,687.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.99, 13,893.62 and 2,687.71 is: 4,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.99 : 13,893.62 = 2,687.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.99/13,893.62 = 2,687.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.99x = 13,893.62 × 2,687.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.99x = 37,341,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341,973.24/9,260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.18

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