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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.59, 13,864.14 and 2,670.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.59, 13,864.14 and 2,670.83 is: 4,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.59 : 13,864.14 = 2,670.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.59/13,864.14 = 2,670.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.59x = 13,864.14 × 2,670.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.59x = 37,028,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028,761.04/9,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.45

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