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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.72, 13,874.04 and 2,675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.72, 13,874.04 and 2,675.76 is: 4,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.72 : 13,874.04 = 2,675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.72/13,874.04 = 2,675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.72x = 13,874.04 × 2,675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.72x = 37,123,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,123,601.27/9,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.48

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