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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.62, 13,872.49 and 2,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.62, 13,872.49 and 2,674.27 is: 4,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.62 : 13,872.49 = 2,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.62/13,872.49 = 2,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.62x = 13,872.49 × 2,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.62x = 37,098,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,098,723.98/9,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.84

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