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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.64, 13,548.96 and 2,458.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.64, 13,548.96 and 2,458.86 is: 3,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.64 : 13,548.96 = 2,458.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.64/13,548.96 = 2,458.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.64x = 13,548.96 × 2,458.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.64x = 33,314,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314,995.79/9,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.29

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