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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.51, 13,546.64 and 2,457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.51, 13,546.64 and 2,457.14 is: 3,685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.51 : 13,546.64 = 2,457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.51/13,546.64 = 2,457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.51x = 13,546.64 × 2,457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.51x = 33,285,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,285,929.42/9,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.12

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