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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.02, 13,565.88 and 2,470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.02, 13,565.88 and 2,470.18 is: 3,705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.02 : 13,565.88 = 2,470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.02/13,565.88 = 2,470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.02x = 13,565.88 × 2,470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.02x = 33,510,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,510,165.46/9,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.23

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