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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.46, 13,897.53 and 2,689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.46, 13,897.53 and 2,689.50 is: 4,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.46 : 13,897.53 = 2,689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.46/13,897.53 = 2,689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.46x = 13,897.53 × 2,689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.46x = 37,377,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,377,406.94/9,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.93

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