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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.54, 13,566.87 and 2,472.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.54, 13,566.87 and 2,472.21 is: 3,707.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.54 : 13,566.87 = 2,472.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.54/13,566.87 = 2,472.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.54x = 13,566.87 × 2,472.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.54x = 33,540,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,540,151.68/9,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.92

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