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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.84, 13,870.53 and 2,674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.84, 13,870.53 and 2,674.50 is: 4,011.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.84 : 13,870.53 = 2,674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.84/13,870.53 = 2,674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.84x = 13,870.53 × 2,674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.84x = 37,096,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096,732.49/9,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.83

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