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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.82, 13,867.61 and 2,672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.82, 13,867.61 and 2,672.45 is: 4,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.82 : 13,867.61 = 2,672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.82/13,867.61 = 2,672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.82x = 13,867.61 × 2,672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.82x = 37,060,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,060,425.01/9,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.48

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