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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.14, 13,875.78 and 2,675.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.14, 13,875.78 and 2,675.83 is: 4,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.14 : 13,875.78 = 2,675.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.14/13,875.78 = 2,675.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.14x = 13,875.78 × 2,675.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.14x = 37,129,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129,245.74/9,249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.35

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