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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.42, 13,548.74 and 2,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.42, 13,548.74 and 2,460.12 is: 3,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.42 : 13,548.74 = 2,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.42/13,548.74 = 2,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.42x = 13,548.74 × 2,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.42x = 33,331,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,331,526.25/9,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.80

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