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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.58, 13,545.80 and 2,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.58, 13,545.80 and 2,456.72 is: 3,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.58 : 13,545.80 = 2,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.58/13,545.80 = 2,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.58x = 13,545.80 × 2,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.58x = 33,278,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,237.78/9,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.06

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