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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.62, 13,573.54 and 2,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.62, 13,573.54 and 2,474.66 is: 3,712.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.62 : 13,573.54 = 2,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.62/13,573.54 = 2,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.62x = 13,573.54 × 2,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.62x = 33,589,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589,896.50/9,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.16

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