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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.04, 13,548.06 and 2,458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.04, 13,548.06 and 2,458.22 is: 3,687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.04 : 13,548.06 = 2,458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.04/13,548.06 = 2,458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.04x = 13,548.06 × 2,458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.04x = 33,304,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,304,044.31/9,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.32

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