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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.72, 13,894.16 and 2,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.72, 13,894.16 and 2,688.54 is: 4,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.72 : 13,894.16 = 2,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.72/13,894.16 = 2,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.72x = 13,894.16 × 2,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.72x = 37,354,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,354,991.48/9,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.40

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