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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.82, 13,568.82 and 2,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.82, 13,568.82 and 2,473.52 is: 3,709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.82 : 13,568.82 = 2,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.82/13,568.82 = 2,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.82x = 13,568.82 × 2,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.82x = 33,562,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,562,747.65/9,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.89

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