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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.46, 13,571.20 and 2,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.46, 13,571.20 and 2,473.16 is: 3,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.46 : 13,571.20 = 2,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.46/13,571.20 = 2,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.46x = 13,571.20 × 2,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.46x = 33,563,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,563,684.23/9,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.73

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