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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.60, 13,550.31 and 2,459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.60, 13,550.31 and 2,459.73 is: 3,689.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.60 : 13,550.31 = 2,459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.60/13,550.31 = 2,459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.60x = 13,550.31 × 2,459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.60x = 33,330,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,330,104.02/9,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.57

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