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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.79, 13,565.36 and 2,470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.79, 13,565.36 and 2,470.43 is: 3,705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.79 : 13,565.36 = 2,470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.79/13,565.36 = 2,470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.79x = 13,565.36 × 2,470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.79x = 33,512,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512,192.13/9,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.14

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