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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.18, 13,896.83 and 2,688.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.18, 13,896.83 and 2,688.89 is: 4,033.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.18 : 13,896.83 = 2,688.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.18/13,896.83 = 2,688.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.18x = 13,896.83 × 2,688.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.18x = 37,366,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,366,984.46/9,263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.93

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