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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.54, 13,568.37 and 2,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.54, 13,568.37 and 2,473.21 is: 3,709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.54 : 13,568.37 = 2,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.54/13,568.37 = 2,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.54x = 13,568.37 × 2,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.54x = 33,557,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,557,428.37/9,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.42

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