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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.98, 13,869.90 and 2,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.98, 13,869.90 and 2,672.70 is: 4,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.98 : 13,869.90 = 2,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.98/13,869.90 = 2,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.98x = 13,869.90 × 2,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.98x = 37,070,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070,081.73/9,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.45

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