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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.57, 13,532.31 and 2,447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.57, 13,532.31 and 2,447.73 is: 3,671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.57 : 13,532.31 = 2,447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.57/13,532.31 = 2,447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.57x = 13,532.31 × 2,447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.57x = 33,123,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123,441.16/9,021.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.58

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