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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.32, 13,542.42 and 2,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.32, 13,542.42 and 2,454.48 is: 3,681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.32 : 13,542.42 = 2,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.32/13,542.42 = 2,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.32x = 13,542.42 × 2,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.32x = 33,239,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239,599.04/9,028.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.70

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