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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.36, 13,570.88 and 2,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.36, 13,570.88 and 2,474.24 is: 3,711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.36 : 13,570.88 = 2,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.36/13,570.88 = 2,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.36x = 13,570.88 × 2,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.36x = 33,577,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,577,614.13/9,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.32

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