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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.30, 13,898.70 and 2,690.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.30, 13,898.70 and 2,690.34 is: 4,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.30 : 13,898.70 = 2,690.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.30/13,898.70 = 2,690.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.30x = 13,898.70 × 2,690.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.30x = 37,392,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392,228.56/9,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.16

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