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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.96, 13,875.34 and 2,676.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.96, 13,875.34 and 2,676.81 is: 4,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.96 : 13,875.34 = 2,676.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.96/13,875.34 = 2,676.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.96x = 13,875.34 × 2,676.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.96x = 37,141,648.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,141,648.87/9,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.33

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