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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.10, 13,894.89 and 2,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.10, 13,894.89 and 2,687.68 is: 4,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.10 : 13,894.89 = 2,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.10/13,894.89 = 2,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.10x = 13,894.89 × 2,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.10x = 37,345,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,345,017.96/9,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.46

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