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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.93, 13,565.21 and 2,471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.93, 13,565.21 and 2,471.15 is: 3,706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.93 : 13,565.21 = 2,471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.93/13,565.21 = 2,471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.93x = 13,565.21 × 2,471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.93x = 33,521,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,521,588.51/9,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.12

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