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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.41, 13,572.62 and 2,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.41, 13,572.62 and 2,474.10 is: 3,711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.41 : 13,572.62 = 2,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.41/13,572.62 = 2,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.41x = 13,572.62 × 2,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.41x = 33,580,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,580,006.77/9,048.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.15

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