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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.86, 13,872.84 and 2,674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.86, 13,872.84 and 2,674.90 is: 4,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.86 : 13,872.84 = 2,674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.86/13,872.84 = 2,674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.86x = 13,872.84 × 2,674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.86x = 37,108,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,108,459.72/9,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.22

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