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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.90, 13,872.78 and 2,672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.90, 13,872.78 and 2,672.94 is: 4,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.90 : 13,872.78 = 2,672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.90/13,872.78 = 2,672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.90x = 13,872.78 × 2,672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.90x = 37,081,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,081,108.57/9,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.11

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