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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.97, 13,569.30 and 2,472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.97, 13,569.30 and 2,472.11 is: 3,708.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.97 : 13,569.30 = 2,472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.97/13,569.30 = 2,472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.97x = 13,569.30 × 2,472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.97x = 33,544,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544,802.22/9,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.26

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