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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.79, 13,869.78 and 2,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.79, 13,869.78 and 2,583.33 is: 3,874.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.79 : 13,869.78 = 2,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.79/13,869.78 = 2,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.79x = 13,869.78 × 2,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.79x = 35,830,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,830,218.77/9,246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.88

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