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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.48, 13,567.14 and 2,472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.48, 13,567.14 and 2,472.24 is: 3,708.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.48 : 13,567.14 = 2,472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.48/13,567.14 = 2,472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.48x = 13,567.14 × 2,472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.48x = 33,541,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541,226.19/9,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.06

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