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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.27, 13,573.41 and 2,474.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.27, 13,573.41 and 2,474.98 is: 3,712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.27 : 13,573.41 = 2,474.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.27/13,573.41 = 2,474.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.27x = 13,573.41 × 2,474.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.27x = 33,593,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,593,884.35/9,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.33

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