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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.48, 13,896.16 and 2,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.48, 13,896.16 and 2,689.28 is: 4,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.48 : 13,896.16 = 2,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.48/13,896.16 = 2,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.48x = 13,896.16 × 2,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.48x = 37,370,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,370,665.16/9,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.63

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