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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.42, 13,571.94 and 2,473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.42, 13,571.94 and 2,473.64 is: 3,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.42 : 13,571.94 = 2,473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.42/13,571.94 = 2,473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.42x = 13,571.94 × 2,473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.42x = 33,572,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,572,093.66/9,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.68

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