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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.70, 13,875.48 and 2,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.70, 13,875.48 and 2,675.40 is: 4,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.70 : 13,875.48 = 2,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.70/13,875.48 = 2,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.70x = 13,875.48 × 2,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.70x = 37,122,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122,459.19/9,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.80

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