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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.30, 13,573.96 and 2,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.30, 13,573.96 and 2,475.54 is: 3,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.30 : 13,573.96 = 2,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.30/13,573.96 = 2,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.30x = 13,573.96 × 2,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.30x = 33,602,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,602,874.75/9,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.31

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