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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.48, 13,546.14 and 2,458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.48, 13,546.14 and 2,458.18 is: 3,686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.48 : 13,546.14 = 2,458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.48/13,546.14 = 2,458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.48x = 13,546.14 × 2,458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.48x = 33,298,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298,850.43/9,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.98

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