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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.18, 13,573.70 and 2,475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.18, 13,573.70 and 2,475.38 is: 3,713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.18 : 13,573.70 = 2,475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.18/13,573.70 = 2,475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.18x = 13,573.70 × 2,475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.18x = 33,600,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600,065.51/9,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.05

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