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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.31, 13,573.46 and 2,475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.31, 13,573.46 and 2,475.02 is: 3,712.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.31 : 13,573.46 = 2,475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.31/13,573.46 = 2,475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.31x = 13,573.46 × 2,475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.31x = 33,594,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594,517.10/9,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.39

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