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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.22, 13,871.79 and 2,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.22, 13,871.79 and 2,674.26 is: 4,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.22 : 13,871.79 = 2,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.22/13,871.79 = 2,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.22x = 13,871.79 × 2,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.22x = 37,096,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096,773.13/9,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.23

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