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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.78, 13,902.32 and 2,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.78, 13,902.32 and 2,693.08 is: 4,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.78 : 13,902.32 = 2,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.78/13,902.32 = 2,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.78x = 13,902.32 × 2,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.78x = 37,440,059.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,440,059.95/9,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.24

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