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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.73, 13,548.02 and 2,459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.73, 13,548.02 and 2,459.43 is: 3,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.73 : 13,548.02 = 2,459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.73/13,548.02 = 2,459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.73x = 13,548.02 × 2,459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.73x = 33,320,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,320,394.53/9,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.85

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