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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.21, 13,871.31 and 2,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.21, 13,871.31 and 2,671.84 is: 4,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.21 : 13,871.31 = 2,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.21/13,871.31 = 2,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.21x = 13,871.31 × 2,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.21x = 37,061,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061,920.91/9,246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.34

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