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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.39, 13,568.02 and 2,471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.39, 13,568.02 and 2,471.02 is: 3,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.39 : 13,568.02 = 2,471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.39/13,568.02 = 2,471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.39x = 13,568.02 × 2,471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.39x = 33,526,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,526,848.78/9,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.10

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