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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.42, 13,568.94 and 2,471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.42, 13,568.94 and 2,471.64 is: 3,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.42 : 13,568.94 = 2,471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.42/13,568.94 = 2,471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.42x = 13,568.94 × 2,471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.42x = 33,537,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,537,534.86/9,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.68

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