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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.77, 13,899.78 and 2,693.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.77, 13,899.78 and 2,693.19 is: 4,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.77 : 13,899.78 = 2,693.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.77/13,899.78 = 2,693.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.77x = 13,899.78 × 2,693.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.77x = 37,434,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434,748.50/9,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.80

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