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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.48, 13,544.64 and 2,457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.48, 13,544.64 and 2,457.18 is: 3,685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.48 : 13,544.64 = 2,457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.48/13,544.64 = 2,457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.48x = 13,544.64 × 2,457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.48x = 33,281,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,281,618.52/9,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.48

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