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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.41, 13,569.31 and 2,472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.41, 13,569.31 and 2,472.03 is: 3,707.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.41 : 13,569.31 = 2,472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.41/13,569.31 = 2,472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.41x = 13,569.31 × 2,472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.41x = 33,543,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543,741.40/9,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.55

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