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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.42, 13,547.24 and 2,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.42, 13,547.24 and 2,459.12 is: 3,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.42 : 13,547.24 = 2,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.42/13,547.24 = 2,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.42x = 13,547.24 × 2,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.42x = 33,314,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314,227.24/9,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.30

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