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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.69, 13,898.33 and 2,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.69, 13,898.33 and 2,691.60 is: 4,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.69 : 13,898.33 = 2,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.69/13,898.33 = 2,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.69x = 13,898.33 × 2,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.69x = 37,408,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408,675.54/9,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.33

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