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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.62, 13,893.93 and 2,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.62, 13,893.93 and 2,688.84 is: 4,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.62 : 13,893.93 = 2,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.62/13,893.93 = 2,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.62x = 13,893.93 × 2,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.62x = 37,358,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358,554.74/9,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.26

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