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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.50, 13,571.70 and 2,475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.50, 13,571.70 and 2,475.21 is: 3,712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.50 : 13,571.70 = 2,475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.50/13,571.70 = 2,475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.50x = 13,571.70 × 2,475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.50x = 33,592,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592,807.56/9,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.53

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