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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.92, 13,571.73 and 2,474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.92, 13,571.73 and 2,474.11 is: 3,711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.92 : 13,571.73 = 2,474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.92/13,571.73 = 2,474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.92x = 13,571.73 × 2,474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.92x = 33,577,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,577,952.91/9,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.12

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