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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.40, 13,546.28 and 2,456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.40, 13,546.28 and 2,456.64 is: 3,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.40 : 13,546.28 = 2,456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.40/13,546.28 = 2,456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.40x = 13,546.28 × 2,456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.40x = 33,278,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,321.02/9,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.14

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