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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.21, 13,872.41 and 2,674.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.21, 13,872.41 and 2,674.45 is: 4,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.21 : 13,872.41 = 2,674.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.21/13,872.41 = 2,674.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.21x = 13,872.41 × 2,674.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.21x = 37,101,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,101,053.55/9,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.70

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