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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.15, 13,551.48 and 2,460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.15, 13,551.48 and 2,460.46 is: 3,690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.15 : 13,551.48 = 2,460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.15/13,551.48 = 2,460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.15x = 13,551.48 × 2,460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.15x = 33,342,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342,874.48/9,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.76

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