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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.32, 13,568.07 and 2,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.32, 13,568.07 and 2,473.02 is: 3,709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.32 : 13,568.07 = 2,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.32/13,568.07 = 2,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.32x = 13,568.07 × 2,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.32x = 33,554,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,554,108.47/9,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.14

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