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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.92, 13,568.20 and 2,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.92, 13,568.20 and 2,473.14 is: 3,709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.92 : 13,568.20 = 2,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.92/13,568.20 = 2,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.92x = 13,568.20 × 2,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.92x = 33,556,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,556,058.15/9,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.11

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