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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.60, 13,898.26 and 2,689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.60, 13,898.26 and 2,689.92 is: 4,035.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.60 : 13,898.26 = 2,689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.60/13,898.26 = 2,689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.60x = 13,898.26 × 2,689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.60x = 37,385,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,385,207.54/9,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.27

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