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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.78, 13,897.82 and 2,690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.78, 13,897.82 and 2,690.08 is: 4,035.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.78 : 13,897.82 = 2,690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.78/13,897.82 = 2,690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.78x = 13,897.82 × 2,690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.78x = 37,386,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,386,247.63/9,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.74

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