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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.62, 13,572.04 and 2,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.62, 13,572.04 and 2,473.66 is: 3,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.62 : 13,572.04 = 2,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.62/13,572.04 = 2,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.62x = 13,572.04 × 2,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.62x = 33,572,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,572,612.47/9,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.66

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