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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.37, 13,871.61 and 2,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.37, 13,871.61 and 2,672.06 is: 4,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.37 : 13,871.61 = 2,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.37/13,871.61 = 2,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.37x = 13,871.61 × 2,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.37x = 37,065,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065,732.86/9,246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.68

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