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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.72, 13,871.04 and 2,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.72, 13,871.04 and 2,673.76 is: 4,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.72 : 13,871.04 = 2,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.72/13,871.04 = 2,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.72x = 13,871.04 × 2,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.72x = 37,087,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,087,831.91/9,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.48

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