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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.63, 13,575.87 and 2,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.63, 13,575.87 and 2,476.80 is: 3,715.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.63 : 13,575.87 = 2,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.63/13,575.87 = 2,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.63x = 13,575.87 × 2,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.63x = 33,624,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,624,714.82/9,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.18

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