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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.88, 13,871.93 and 2,674.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.88, 13,871.93 and 2,674.13 is: 4,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.88 : 13,871.93 = 2,674.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.88/13,871.93 = 2,674.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.88x = 13,871.93 × 2,674.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.88x = 37,095,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,095,261.44/9,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.22

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