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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.10, 13,549.91 and 2,460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.10, 13,549.91 and 2,460.42 is: 3,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.10 : 13,549.91 = 2,460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.10/13,549.91 = 2,460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.10x = 13,549.91 × 2,460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.10x = 33,338,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,338,457.26/9,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.88

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