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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.85, 13,904.63 and 2,694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.85, 13,904.63 and 2,694.18 is: 4,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.85 : 13,904.63 = 2,694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.85/13,904.63 = 2,694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.85x = 13,904.63 × 2,694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.85x = 37,461,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461,551.94/9,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.66

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