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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.81, 13,547.85 and 2,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.81, 13,547.85 and 2,459.52 is: 3,688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.81 : 13,547.85 = 2,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.81/13,547.85 = 2,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.81x = 13,547.85 × 2,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.81x = 33,321,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,321,208.03/9,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.91

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