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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.52, 13,565.78 and 2,471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.52, 13,565.78 and 2,471.96 is: 3,707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.52 : 13,565.78 = 2,471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.52/13,565.78 = 2,471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.52x = 13,565.78 × 2,471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.52x = 33,534,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,534,065.53/9,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.26

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