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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.60, 13,545.81 and 2,456.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.60, 13,545.81 and 2,456.73 is: 3,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.60 : 13,545.81 = 2,456.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.60/13,545.81 = 2,456.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.60x = 13,545.81 × 2,456.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.60x = 33,278,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,397.80/9,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.07

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