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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.99, 13,540.45 and 2,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.99, 13,540.45 and 2,453.16 is: 3,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.99 : 13,540.45 = 2,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.99/13,540.45 = 2,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.99x = 13,540.45 × 2,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.99x = 33,216,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,216,911.83/9,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.73

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