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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.65, 13,550.53 and 2,459.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.65, 13,550.53 and 2,459.89 is: 3,689.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.65 : 13,550.53 = 2,459.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.65/13,550.53 = 2,459.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.65x = 13,550.53 × 2,459.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.65x = 33,332,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332,813.24/9,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.85

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