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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.12, 13,893.24 and 2,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.12, 13,893.24 and 2,688.40 is: 4,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.12 : 13,893.24 = 2,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.12/13,893.24 = 2,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.12x = 13,893.24 × 2,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.12x = 37,350,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350,586.42/9,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.62

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