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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.22, 13,868.52 and 2,671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.22, 13,868.52 and 2,671.45 is: 4,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.22 : 13,868.52 = 2,671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.22/13,868.52 = 2,671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.22x = 13,868.52 × 2,671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.22x = 37,049,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049,057.75/9,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.37

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