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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.56, 13,572.84 and 2,474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.56, 13,572.84 and 2,474.79 is: 3,712.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.56 : 13,572.84 = 2,474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.56/13,572.84 = 2,474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.56x = 13,572.84 × 2,474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.56x = 33,589,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589,928.70/9,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.19

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