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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.98, 13,569.39 and 2,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.98, 13,569.39 and 2,473.74 is: 3,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.98 : 13,569.39 = 2,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.98/13,569.39 = 2,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.98x = 13,569.39 × 2,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.98x = 33,567,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,567,142.82/9,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.31

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