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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.71, 13,542.03 and 2,454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.71, 13,542.03 and 2,454.39 is: 3,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.71 : 13,542.03 = 2,454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.71/13,542.03 = 2,454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.71x = 13,542.03 × 2,454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.71x = 33,237,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,237,423.01/9,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.30

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