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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.39, 13,876.16 and 2,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.39, 13,876.16 and 2,676.08 is: 4,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.39 : 13,876.16 = 2,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.39/13,876.16 = 2,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.39x = 13,876.16 × 2,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.39x = 37,133,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133,700.87/9,249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.72

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