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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.10, 13,572.33 and 2,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.10, 13,572.33 and 2,474.24 is: 3,711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.10 : 13,572.33 = 2,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.10/13,572.33 = 2,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.10x = 13,572.33 × 2,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.10x = 33,581,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,581,201.78/9,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.41

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