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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.47, 13,545.97 and 2,457.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.47, 13,545.97 and 2,457.81 is: 3,685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.47 : 13,545.97 = 2,457.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.47/13,545.97 = 2,457.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.47x = 13,545.97 × 2,457.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.47x = 33,293,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,293,414.38/9,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.97

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