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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.32, 13,572.37 and 2,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.32, 13,572.37 and 2,474.50 is: 3,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.32 : 13,572.37 = 2,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.32/13,572.37 = 2,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.32x = 13,572.37 × 2,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.32x = 33,584,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584,829.57/9,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.72

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