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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.52, 13,551.58 and 2,460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.52, 13,551.58 and 2,460.17 is: 3,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.52 : 13,551.58 = 2,460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.52/13,551.58 = 2,460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.52x = 13,551.58 × 2,460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.52x = 33,339,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339,220.60/9,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.79

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