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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.74, 13,905.95 and 2,694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.74, 13,905.95 and 2,694.98 is: 4,043.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.74 : 13,905.95 = 2,694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.74/13,905.95 = 2,694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.74x = 13,905.95 × 2,694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.74x = 37,476,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,476,278.42/9,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.30

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