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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.48, 13,871.90 and 2,673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.48, 13,871.90 and 2,673.70 is: 4,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.48 : 13,871.90 = 2,673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.48/13,871.90 = 2,673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.48x = 13,871.90 × 2,673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.48x = 37,089,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,089,285.66/9,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.75

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