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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.45, 13,869.11 and 2,671.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.45, 13,869.11 and 2,671.17 is: 4,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.45 : 13,869.11 = 2,671.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.45/13,869.11 = 2,671.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.45x = 13,869.11 × 2,671.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.45x = 37,046,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,046,750.56/9,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.46

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