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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.08, 13,890.88 and 2,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.08, 13,890.88 and 2,686.48 is: 4,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.08 : 13,890.88 = 2,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.08/13,890.88 = 2,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.08x = 13,890.88 × 2,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.08x = 37,317,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,571.30/9,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.07

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