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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.34, 13,549.32 and 2,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.34, 13,549.32 and 2,458.56 is: 3,688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.34 : 13,549.32 = 2,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.34/13,549.32 = 2,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.34x = 13,549.32 × 2,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.34x = 33,311,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311,816.18/9,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.06

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