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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.79, 13,902.33 and 2,693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.79, 13,902.33 and 2,693.10 is: 4,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.79 : 13,902.33 = 2,693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.79/13,902.33 = 2,693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.79x = 13,902.33 × 2,693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.79x = 37,440,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,440,364.92/9,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.27

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