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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.72, 13,869.27 and 2,671.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.72, 13,869.27 and 2,671.95 is: 4,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.72 : 13,869.27 = 2,671.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.72/13,869.27 = 2,671.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.72x = 13,869.27 × 2,671.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.72x = 37,057,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057,995.98/9,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.12

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