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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.25, 13,897.68 and 2,691.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.25, 13,897.68 and 2,691.16 is: 4,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.25 : 13,897.68 = 2,691.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.25/13,897.68 = 2,691.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.25x = 13,897.68 × 2,691.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.25x = 37,400,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,835.67/9,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.68

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