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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.85, 13,905.45 and 2,694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.85, 13,905.45 and 2,694.84 is: 4,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.85 : 13,905.45 = 2,694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.85/13,905.45 = 2,694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.85x = 13,905.45 × 2,694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.85x = 37,472,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472,962.88/9,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.89

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