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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.58, 13,872.75 and 2,676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.58, 13,872.75 and 2,676.70 is: 4,014.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.58 : 13,872.75 = 2,676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.58/13,872.75 = 2,676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.58x = 13,872.75 × 2,676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.58x = 37,133,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133,189.93/9,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.58

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