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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.24, 13,565.88 and 2,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.24, 13,565.88 and 2,470.40 is: 3,705.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.24 : 13,565.88 = 2,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.24/13,565.88 = 2,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.24x = 13,565.88 × 2,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.24x = 33,513,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,513,149.95/9,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.47

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