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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.96, 13,872.34 and 2,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.96, 13,872.34 and 2,674.81 is: 4,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.96 : 13,872.34 = 2,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.96/13,872.34 = 2,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.96x = 13,872.34 × 2,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.96x = 37,105,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,105,842.42/9,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.33

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