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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.13, 13,546.83 and 2,458.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.13, 13,546.83 and 2,458.83 is: 3,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.13 : 13,546.83 = 2,458.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.13/13,546.83 = 2,458.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.13x = 13,546.83 × 2,458.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.13x = 33,309,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,309,352.01/9,032.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.87

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