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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.40, 13,874.76 and 2,674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.40, 13,874.76 and 2,674.71 is: 4,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.40 : 13,874.76 = 2,674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.40/13,874.76 = 2,674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.40x = 13,874.76 × 2,674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.40x = 37,110,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,110,959.32/9,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.69

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