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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.51, 13,547.54 and 2,457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.51, 13,547.54 and 2,457.84 is: 3,686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.51 : 13,547.54 = 2,457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.51/13,547.54 = 2,457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.51x = 13,547.54 × 2,457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.51x = 33,297,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297,685.71/9,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.83

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