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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.34, 13,868.28 and 2,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.34, 13,868.28 and 2,673 is: 4,009.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.34 : 13,868.28 = 2,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.34/13,868.28 = 2,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.34x = 13,868.28 × 2,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.34x = 37,069,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,069,912.44/9,245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.58

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