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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.36, 14,026.34 and 2,686.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.36, 14,026.34 and 2,686.90 is: 4,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.36 : 14,026.34 = 2,686.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.36/14,026.34 = 2,686.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.36x = 14,026.34 × 2,686.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.36x = 37,687,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687,372.95/9,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.58

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