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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.10, 13,573.83 and 2,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.10, 13,573.83 and 2,475.24 is: 3,712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.10 : 13,573.83 = 2,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.10/13,573.83 = 2,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.10x = 13,573.83 × 2,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.10x = 33,598,486.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,598,486.97/9,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.91

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