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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.90, 13,571.84 and 2,474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.90, 13,571.84 and 2,474.15 is: 3,711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.90 : 13,571.84 = 2,474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.90/13,571.84 = 2,474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.90x = 13,571.84 × 2,474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.90x = 33,578,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,578,706.26/9,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.21

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