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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.48, 13,565.64 and 2,471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.48, 13,565.64 and 2,471.24 is: 3,706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.48 : 13,565.64 = 2,471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.48/13,565.64 = 2,471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.48x = 13,565.64 × 2,471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.48x = 33,523,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523,952.19/9,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.56

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