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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.21, 13,894.40 and 2,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.21, 13,894.40 and 2,689.25 is: 4,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.21 : 13,894.40 = 2,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.21/13,894.40 = 2,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.21x = 13,894.40 × 2,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.21x = 37,365,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,365,452.45/9,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.75

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