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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.87, 13,902.50 and 3,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.87, 13,902.50 and 3,026.88 is: 4,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.87 : 13,902.50 = 3,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.87/13,902.50 = 3,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.87x = 13,902.50 × 3,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.87x = 42,081,184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,081,184.07/9,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.04

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