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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.68, 13,550.24 and 2,459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.68, 13,550.24 and 2,459.66 is: 3,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.68 : 13,550.24 = 2,459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.68/13,550.24 = 2,459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.68x = 13,550.24 × 2,459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.68x = 33,328,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,328,903.27/9,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.41

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