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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.25, 13,542.33 and 2,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.25, 13,542.33 and 2,454.44 is: 3,681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.25 : 13,542.33 = 2,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.25/13,542.33 = 2,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.25x = 13,542.33 × 2,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.25x = 33,238,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,238,768.73/9,028.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.64

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