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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.09, 13,894.50 and 2,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.09, 13,894.50 and 2,687.42 is: 4,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.09 : 13,894.50 = 2,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.09/13,894.50 = 2,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.09x = 13,894.50 × 2,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.09x = 37,340,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,340,402.00/9,262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.53

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