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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.28, 13,873.78 and 2,673.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.28, 13,873.78 and 2,673.61 is: 4,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.28 : 13,873.78 = 2,673.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.28/13,873.78 = 2,673.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.28x = 13,873.78 × 2,673.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.28x = 37,093,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,093,045.60/9,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.81

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