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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.52, 13,868.10 and 2,671.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.52, 13,868.10 and 2,671.47 is: 4,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.52 : 13,868.10 = 2,671.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.52/13,868.10 = 2,671.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.52x = 13,868.10 × 2,671.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.52x = 37,048,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,048,213.11/9,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.15

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