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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.70, 13,900.72 and 2,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.70, 13,900.72 and 2,604.18 is: 3,906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.70 : 13,900.72 = 2,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.70/13,900.72 = 2,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.70x = 13,900.72 × 2,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.70x = 36,199,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,199,977.01/9,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.46

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