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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.58, 13,571.78 and 2,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.58, 13,571.78 and 2,473.62 is: 3,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.58 : 13,571.78 = 2,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.58/13,571.78 = 2,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.58x = 13,571.78 × 2,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.58x = 33,571,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571,414.08/9,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.54

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