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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.60, 13,896.90 and 2,691.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.60, 13,896.90 and 2,691.45 is: 4,037.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.60 : 13,896.90 = 2,691.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.60/13,896.90 = 2,691.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.60x = 13,896.90 × 2,691.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.60x = 37,402,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,811.51/9,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.18

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