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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.58, 13,573.28 and 2,474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.58, 13,573.28 and 2,474.62 is: 3,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.58 : 13,573.28 = 2,474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.58/13,573.28 = 2,474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.58x = 13,573.28 × 2,474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.58x = 33,588,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,588,710.15/9,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.04

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