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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.02, 13,548.70 and 2,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.02, 13,548.70 and 2,458.72 is: 3,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.02 : 13,548.70 = 2,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.02/13,548.70 = 2,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.02x = 13,548.70 × 2,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.02x = 33,312,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,312,459.66/9,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.26

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