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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.12, 13,896.72 and 2,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.12, 13,896.72 and 2,689.52 is: 4,034.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.12 : 13,896.72 = 2,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.12/13,896.72 = 2,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.12x = 13,896.72 × 2,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.12x = 37,375,506.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375,506.37/9,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.87

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