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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.90, 13,570.36 and 2,472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.90, 13,570.36 and 2,472.59 is: 3,708.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.90 : 13,570.36 = 2,472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.90/13,570.36 = 2,472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.90x = 13,570.36 × 2,472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.90x = 33,553,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,553,964.18/9,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.89

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