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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.64, 13,544.46 and 2,455.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.64, 13,544.46 and 2,455.86 is: 3,683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.64 : 13,544.46 = 2,455.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.64/13,544.46 = 2,455.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.64x = 13,544.46 × 2,455.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.64x = 33,263,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,263,297.54/9,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.79

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