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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.48, 13,531.77 and 2,448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.48, 13,531.77 and 2,448.73 is: 3,672.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.48 : 13,531.77 = 2,448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.48/13,531.77 = 2,448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.48x = 13,531.77 × 2,448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.48x = 33,135,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,135,651.15/9,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.57

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