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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.58, 13,871.25 and 2,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.58, 13,871.25 and 2,675.70 is: 4,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.58 : 13,871.25 = 2,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.58/13,871.25 = 2,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.58x = 13,871.25 × 2,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.58x = 37,115,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,115,303.63/9,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.08

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