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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.38, 13,567.96 and 2,471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.38, 13,567.96 and 2,471.58 is: 3,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.38 : 13,567.96 = 2,471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.38/13,567.96 = 2,471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.38x = 13,567.96 × 2,471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.38x = 33,534,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,534,298.58/9,045.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.34

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