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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.36, 13,898.67 and 2,691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.36, 13,898.67 and 2,691.09 is: 4,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.36 : 13,898.67 = 2,691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.36/13,898.67 = 2,691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.36x = 13,898.67 × 2,691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.36x = 37,402,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,571.85/9,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.25

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