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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.15, 13,548.90 and 2,458.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.15, 13,548.90 and 2,458.39 is: 3,687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.15 : 13,548.90 = 2,458.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.15/13,548.90 = 2,458.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.15x = 13,548.90 × 2,458.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.15x = 33,308,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,308,480.27/9,032.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.77

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