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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.93, 13,550.21 and 2,461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.93, 13,550.21 and 2,461.15 is: 3,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.93 : 13,550.21 = 2,461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.93/13,550.21 = 2,461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.93x = 13,550.21 × 2,461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.93x = 33,349,019.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349,019.28/9,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.12

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