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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.46, 13,551.71 and 2,460.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.46, 13,551.71 and 2,460.63 is: 3,690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.46 : 13,551.71 = 2,460.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.46/13,551.71 = 2,460.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.46x = 13,551.71 × 2,460.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.46x = 33,345,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345,731.87/9,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.95

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