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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.91, 13,900.22 and 2,691.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.91, 13,900.22 and 2,691.23 is: 4,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.91 : 13,900.22 = 2,691.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.91/13,900.22 = 2,691.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.91x = 13,900.22 × 2,691.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.91x = 37,408,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408,730.55/9,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.25

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