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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.63, 13,939.37 and 2,629.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.63, 13,939.37 and 2,629.63 is: 3,944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.63 : 13,939.37 = 2,629.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.63/13,939.37 = 2,629.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.63x = 13,939.37 × 2,629.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.63x = 36,655,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655,315.84/9,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.56

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