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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.29, 13,567.61 and 2,471.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.29, 13,567.61 and 2,471.93 is: 3,707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.29 : 13,567.61 = 2,471.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.29/13,567.61 = 2,471.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.29x = 13,567.61 × 2,471.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.29x = 33,538,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,538,101.99/9,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.39

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