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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.83, 13,875.31 and 2,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.83, 13,875.31 and 2,675.52 is: 4,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.83 : 13,875.31 = 2,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.83/13,875.31 = 2,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.83x = 13,875.31 × 2,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.83x = 37,123,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,123,669.41/9,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.88

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