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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.82, 13,567.32 and 2,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.82, 13,567.32 and 2,472.52 is: 3,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.82 : 13,567.32 = 2,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.82/13,567.32 = 2,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.82x = 13,567.32 × 2,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.82x = 33,545,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545,470.05/9,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.39

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