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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.42, 13,875.96 and 2,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.42, 13,875.96 and 2,675.68 is: 4,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.42 : 13,875.96 = 2,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.42/13,875.96 = 2,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.42x = 13,875.96 × 2,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.42x = 37,127,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,127,628.65/9,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.05

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