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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.32, 13,866.86 and 2,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.32, 13,866.86 and 2,671.94 is: 4,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.32 : 13,866.86 = 2,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.32/13,866.86 = 2,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.32x = 13,866.86 × 2,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.32x = 37,051,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,051,459.26/9,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.72

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