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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.87, 13,547.94 and 2,459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.87, 13,547.94 and 2,459.57 is: 3,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.87 : 13,547.94 = 2,459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.87/13,547.94 = 2,459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.87x = 13,547.94 × 2,459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.87x = 33,322,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,322,106.79/9,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.98

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