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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.98, 13,872.90 and 2,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.98, 13,872.90 and 2,674.70 is: 4,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.98 : 13,872.90 = 2,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.98/13,872.90 = 2,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.98x = 13,872.90 × 2,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.98x = 37,105,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,105,845.63/9,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.45

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