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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.97, 13,901.23 and 2,693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.97, 13,901.23 and 2,693.16 is: 4,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.97 : 13,901.23 = 2,693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.97/13,901.23 = 2,693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.97x = 13,901.23 × 2,693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.97x = 37,438,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,438,236.59/9,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.97

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