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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.93, 13,550.90 and 2,461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.93, 13,550.90 and 2,461.05 is: 3,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.93 : 13,550.90 = 2,461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.93/13,550.90 = 2,461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.93x = 13,550.90 × 2,461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.93x = 33,349,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349,430.14/9,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.58

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