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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.62, 13,908.21 and 2,696.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.62, 13,908.21 and 2,696.86 is: 4,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.62 : 13,908.21 = 2,696.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.62/13,908.21 = 2,696.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.62x = 13,908.21 × 2,696.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.62x = 37,508,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,508,495.22/9,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.95

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