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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.54, 13,890.15 and 2,685.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.54, 13,890.15 and 2,685.96 is: 4,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.54 : 13,890.15 = 2,685.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.54/13,890.15 = 2,685.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.54x = 13,890.15 × 2,685.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.54x = 37,308,387.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308,387.29/9,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.31

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