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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.54, 13,902.10 and 2,692.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.54, 13,902.10 and 2,692.78 is: 4,039.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.54 : 13,902.10 = 2,692.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.54/13,902.10 = 2,692.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.54x = 13,902.10 × 2,692.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.54x = 37,435,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,435,255.35/9,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.83

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