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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.18, 13,549.49 and 2,459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.18, 13,549.49 and 2,459.15 is: 3,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.18 : 13,549.49 = 2,459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.18/13,549.49 = 2,459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.18x = 13,549.49 × 2,459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.18x = 33,320,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,320,228.33/9,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.65

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