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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.62, 13,871.98 and 2,672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.62, 13,871.98 and 2,672.31 is: 4,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.62 : 13,871.98 = 2,672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.62/13,871.98 = 2,672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.62x = 13,871.98 × 2,672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.62x = 37,070,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070,202.87/9,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.05

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