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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.46, 13,552.11 and 2,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.46, 13,552.11 and 2,461.14 is: 3,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.46 : 13,552.11 = 2,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.46/13,552.11 = 2,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.46x = 13,552.11 × 2,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.46x = 33,353,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353,640.01/9,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.42

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