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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.20, 13,872.60 and 2,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.20, 13,872.60 and 2,673.60 is: 4,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.20 : 13,872.60 = 2,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.20/13,872.60 = 2,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.20x = 13,872.60 × 2,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.20x = 37,089,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,089,783.36/9,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.92

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