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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.83, 13,870.34 and 2,673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.83, 13,870.34 and 2,673.07 is: 4,009.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.83 : 13,870.34 = 2,673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.83/13,870.34 = 2,673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.83x = 13,870.34 × 2,673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.83x = 37,076,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,076,402.01/9,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.63

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