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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.50, 13,894.37 and 2,688.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.50, 13,894.37 and 2,688.21 is: 4,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.50 : 13,894.37 = 2,688.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.50/13,894.37 = 2,688.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.50x = 13,894.37 × 2,688.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.50x = 37,350,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350,970.94/9,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.93

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