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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.87, 13,546.44 and 2,458.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.87, 13,546.44 and 2,458.57 is: 3,687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.87 : 13,546.44 = 2,458.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.87/13,546.44 = 2,458.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.87x = 13,546.44 × 2,458.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.87x = 33,304,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,304,862.52/9,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.48

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