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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.71, 13,552.20 and 2,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.71, 13,552.20 and 2,461.56 is: 3,692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.71 : 13,552.20 = 2,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.71/13,552.20 = 2,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.71x = 13,552.20 × 2,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.71x = 33,359,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,359,553.43/9,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.38

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