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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.34, 13,893.57 and 2,688.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.34, 13,893.57 and 2,688.17 is: 4,031.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.34 : 13,893.57 = 2,688.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.34/13,893.57 = 2,688.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.34x = 13,893.57 × 2,688.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.34x = 37,348,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,348,208.60/9,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.83

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