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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.15, 13,898.39 and 2,690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.15, 13,898.39 and 2,690.46 is: 4,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.15 : 13,898.39 = 2,690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.15/13,898.39 = 2,690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.15x = 13,898.39 × 2,690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.15x = 37,393,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393,048.91/9,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.32

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