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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.46, 13,572.70 and 2,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.46, 13,572.70 and 2,474.16 is: 3,711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.46 : 13,572.70 = 2,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.46/13,572.70 = 2,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.46x = 13,572.70 × 2,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.46x = 33,581,031.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,581,031.43/9,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.24

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