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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.58, 13,863.74 and 2,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.58, 13,863.74 and 2,670.70 is: 4,005.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.58 : 13,863.74 = 2,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.58/13,863.74 = 2,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.58x = 13,863.74 × 2,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.58x = 37,025,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025,890.42/9,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.58

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