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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.48, 13,870.65 and 2,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.48, 13,870.65 and 2,673.20 is: 4,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.48 : 13,870.65 = 2,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.48/13,870.65 = 2,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.48x = 13,870.65 × 2,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.48x = 37,079,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079,021.58/9,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.20

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