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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.96, 13,873.84 and 2,675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.96, 13,873.84 and 2,675.81 is: 4,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.96 : 13,873.84 = 2,675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.96/13,873.84 = 2,675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.96x = 13,873.84 × 2,675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.96x = 37,123,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,123,759.81/9,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.83

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