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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.64, 13,568.18 and 2,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.64, 13,568.18 and 2,471.28 is: 3,706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.64 : 13,568.18 = 2,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.64/13,568.18 = 2,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.64x = 13,568.18 × 2,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.64x = 33,530,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530,771.87/9,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.43

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