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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.32, 13,548.72 and 2,458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.32, 13,548.72 and 2,458.64 is: 3,688.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.32 : 13,548.72 = 2,458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.32/13,548.72 = 2,458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.32x = 13,548.72 × 2,458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.32x = 33,311,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311,424.94/9,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.03

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