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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.18, 13,542.20 and 2,454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.18, 13,542.20 and 2,454.33 is: 3,681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.18 : 13,542.20 = 2,454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.18/13,542.20 = 2,454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.18x = 13,542.20 × 2,454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.18x = 33,237,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,237,027.73/9,028.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.48

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