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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.95, 13,892.43 and 2,598.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.95, 13,892.43 and 2,598.90 is: 3,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.95 : 13,892.43 = 2,598.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.95/13,892.43 = 2,598.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.95x = 13,892.43 × 2,598.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.95x = 36,105,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,105,036.33/9,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.21

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