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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.36, 13,890.48 and 2,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.36, 13,890.48 and 2,688.76 is: 4,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.36 : 13,890.48 = 2,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.36/13,890.48 = 2,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.36x = 13,890.48 × 2,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.36x = 37,348,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,348,167.00/9,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.25

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