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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.90, 13,899.52 and 2,691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.90, 13,899.52 and 2,691.22 is: 4,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.90 : 13,899.52 = 2,691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.90/13,899.52 = 2,691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.90x = 13,899.52 × 2,691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.90x = 37,406,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,406,666.21/9,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.46

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