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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.53, 13,929.57 and 2,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.53, 13,929.57 and 2,266.59 is: 3,399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.53 : 13,929.57 = 2,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.53/13,929.57 = 2,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.53x = 13,929.57 × 2,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.53x = 31,572,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572,624.07/9,286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.83

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