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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.18, 13,901.34 and 2,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.18, 13,901.34 and 2,693.60 is: 4,039.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.18 : 13,901.34 = 2,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.18/13,901.34 = 2,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.18x = 13,901.34 × 2,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.18x = 37,444,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,649.42/9,269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.69

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