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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.73, 13,569.02 and 2,473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.73, 13,569.02 and 2,473.49 is: 3,709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.73 : 13,569.02 = 2,473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.73/13,569.02 = 2,473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.73x = 13,569.02 × 2,473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.73x = 33,562,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,562,822.91/9,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.94

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