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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.38, 13,573.02 and 2,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.38, 13,573.02 and 2,476.08 is: 3,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.38 : 13,573.02 = 2,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.38/13,573.02 = 2,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.38x = 13,573.02 × 2,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.38x = 33,607,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,607,883.36/9,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.83

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