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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.79, 13,897.83 and 2,690.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.79, 13,897.83 and 2,690.10 is: 4,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.79 : 13,897.83 = 2,690.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.79/13,897.83 = 2,690.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.79x = 13,897.83 × 2,690.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.79x = 37,386,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,386,552.48/9,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.77

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