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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.70, 13,870.78 and 2,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.70, 13,870.78 and 2,672.96 is: 4,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.70 : 13,870.78 = 2,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.70/13,870.78 = 2,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.70x = 13,870.78 × 2,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.70x = 37,076,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,076,040.11/9,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.65

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