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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.58, 13,872.32 and 2,674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.58, 13,872.32 and 2,674.34 is: 4,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.58 : 13,872.32 = 2,674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.58/13,872.32 = 2,674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.58x = 13,872.32 × 2,674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.58x = 37,099,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099,300.27/9,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.92

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