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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.59, 13,898.99 and 2,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.59, 13,898.99 and 2,692.24 is: 4,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.59 : 13,898.99 = 2,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.59/13,898.99 = 2,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.59x = 13,898.99 × 2,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.59x = 37,419,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,419,388.82/9,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.53

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