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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.68, 13,896.05 and 2,601.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.68, 13,896.05 and 2,601.79 is: 3,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.68 : 13,896.05 = 2,601.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.68/13,896.05 = 2,601.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.68x = 13,896.05 × 2,601.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.68x = 36,154,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,154,556.18/9,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.99

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