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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.62, 13,567.38 and 2,472.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.62, 13,567.38 and 2,472.33 is: 3,708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.62 : 13,567.38 = 2,472.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.62/13,567.38 = 2,472.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.62x = 13,567.38 × 2,472.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.62x = 33,543,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543,040.60/9,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.21

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