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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.97, 13,872.91 and 2,675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.97, 13,872.91 and 2,675.01 is: 4,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.97 : 13,872.91 = 2,675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.97/13,872.91 = 2,675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.97x = 13,872.91 × 2,675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.97x = 37,110,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,110,172.98/9,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.36

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