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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.59, 13,905 and 2,696.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.59, 13,905 and 2,696.23 is: 4,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.59 : 13,905 = 2,696.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.59/13,905 = 2,696.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.59x = 13,905 × 2,696.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.59x = 37,491,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,491,078.15/9,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.52

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