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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.48, 13,571.15 and 2,473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.48, 13,571.15 and 2,473.65 is: 3,710.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.48 : 13,571.15 = 2,473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.48/13,571.15 = 2,473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.48x = 13,571.15 × 2,473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.48x = 33,570,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,570,262.83/9,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.46

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