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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.31, 13,904.73 and 2,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.31, 13,904.73 and 2,694.56 is: 4,042.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.31 : 13,904.73 = 2,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.31/13,904.73 = 2,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.31x = 13,904.73 × 2,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.31x = 37,467,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,467,059.75/9,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.49

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