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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.68, 13,550.66 and 2,461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.68, 13,550.66 and 2,461.39 is: 3,691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.68 : 13,550.66 = 2,461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.68/13,550.66 = 2,461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.68x = 13,550.66 × 2,461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.68x = 33,353,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353,422.06/9,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.71

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