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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.60, 13,570.04 and 2,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.60, 13,570.04 and 2,473.32 is: 3,710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.60 : 13,570.04 = 2,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.60/13,570.04 = 2,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.60x = 13,570.04 × 2,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.60x = 33,563,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,563,051.33/9,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.02

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