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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.64, 13,545.96 and 2,456.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.64, 13,545.96 and 2,456.86 is: 3,685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.64 : 13,545.96 = 2,456.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.64/13,545.96 = 2,456.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.64x = 13,545.96 × 2,456.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.64x = 33,280,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280,527.29/9,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.29

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