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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.48, 13,568.64 and 2,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.48, 13,568.64 and 2,473.24 is: 3,709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.48 : 13,568.64 = 2,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.48/13,568.64 = 2,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.48x = 13,568.64 × 2,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.48x = 33,558,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558,503.19/9,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.56

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