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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.44, 13,868.11 and 2,670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.44, 13,868.11 and 2,670.86 is: 4,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.44 : 13,868.11 = 2,670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.44/13,868.11 = 2,670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.44x = 13,868.11 × 2,670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.44x = 37,039,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,780.27/9,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.84

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