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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.45, 13,872.78 and 2,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.45, 13,872.78 and 2,674.69 is: 4,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.45 : 13,872.78 = 2,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.45/13,872.78 = 2,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.45x = 13,872.78 × 2,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.45x = 37,105,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,105,351.26/9,248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.06

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