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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.47, 13,867.61 and 2,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.47, 13,867.61 and 2,671.20 is: 4,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.47 : 13,867.61 = 2,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.47/13,867.61 = 2,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.47x = 13,867.61 × 2,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.47x = 37,043,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043,146.48/9,246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.20

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