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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.35, 13,873.70 and 2,676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.35, 13,873.70 and 2,676.17 is: 4,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.35 : 13,873.70 = 2,676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.35/13,873.70 = 2,676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.35x = 13,873.70 × 2,676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.35x = 37,128,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,128,421.10/9,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.30

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