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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.09, 13,909.76 and 2,609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.09, 13,909.76 and 2,609.66 is: 3,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.09 : 13,909.76 = 2,609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.09/13,909.76 = 2,609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.09x = 13,909.76 × 2,609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.09x = 36,299,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299,661.68/9,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.52

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