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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.46, 13,548.60 and 2,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.46, 13,548.60 and 2,458.56 is: 3,687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.46 : 13,548.60 = 2,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.46/13,548.60 = 2,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.46x = 13,548.60 × 2,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.46x = 33,310,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310,046.02/9,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.82

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