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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.96, 13,573.45 and 2,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.96, 13,573.45 and 2,474.66 is: 3,711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.96 : 13,573.45 = 2,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.96/13,573.45 = 2,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.96x = 13,573.45 × 2,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.96x = 33,589,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589,673.78/9,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.99

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