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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.26, 13,571.70 and 2,473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.26, 13,571.70 and 2,473.48 is: 3,710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.26 : 13,571.70 = 2,473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.26/13,571.70 = 2,473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.26x = 13,571.70 × 2,473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.26x = 33,569,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569,328.52/9,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.44

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