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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.80, 13,571.36 and 2,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.80, 13,571.36 and 2,474.44 is: 3,711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.80 : 13,571.36 = 2,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.80/13,571.36 = 2,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.80x = 13,571.36 × 2,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.80x = 33,581,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,581,516.04/9,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.16

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