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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.51, 13,573.58 and 2,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.51, 13,573.58 and 2,474.73 is: 3,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.51 : 13,573.58 = 2,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.51/13,573.58 = 2,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.51x = 13,573.58 × 2,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.51x = 33,590,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,590,933.26/9,048.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.32

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