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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.30, 13,871.18 and 2,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.30, 13,871.18 and 2,673.74 is: 4,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.30 : 13,871.18 = 2,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.30/13,871.18 = 2,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.30x = 13,871.18 × 2,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.30x = 37,087,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,087,970.18/9,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.68

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