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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.85, 13,552.25 and 2,461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.85, 13,552.25 and 2,461.03 is: 3,691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.85 : 13,552.25 = 2,461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.85/13,552.25 = 2,461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.85x = 13,552.25 × 2,461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.85x = 33,352,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352,447.63/9,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.53

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