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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.41, 13,872.96 and 2,673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.41, 13,872.96 and 2,673.68 is: 4,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.41 : 13,872.96 = 2,673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.41/13,872.96 = 2,673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.41x = 13,872.96 × 2,673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.41x = 37,091,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,091,786.33/9,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.05

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