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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.01, 13,548.29 and 2,458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.01, 13,548.29 and 2,458.34 is: 3,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.01 : 13,548.29 = 2,458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.01/13,548.29 = 2,458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.01x = 13,548.29 × 2,458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.01x = 33,306,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,306,303.24/9,032.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.58

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