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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.57, 13,867.83 and 2,671.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.57, 13,867.83 and 2,671.33 is: 4,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.57 : 13,867.83 = 2,671.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.57/13,867.83 = 2,671.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.57x = 13,867.83 × 2,671.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.57x = 37,045,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045,467.62/9,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.40

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