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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.58, 13,533.84 and 2,448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.58, 13,533.84 and 2,448.23 is: 3,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.58 : 13,533.84 = 2,448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.58/13,533.84 = 2,448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.58x = 13,533.84 × 2,448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.58x = 33,133,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,133,885.43/9,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.92

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