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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.28, 13,892.76 and 2,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.28, 13,892.76 and 2,688 is: 4,031.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.28 : 13,892.76 = 2,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.28/13,892.76 = 2,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.28x = 13,892.76 × 2,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.28x = 37,343,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,343,738.88/9,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.37

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