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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.97, 13,872.65 and 2,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.97, 13,872.65 and 2,674.20 is: 4,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.97 : 13,872.65 = 2,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.97/13,872.65 = 2,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.97x = 13,872.65 × 2,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.97x = 37,098,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,098,227.26/9,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.50

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