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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.65, 13,553.53 and 2,461.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.65, 13,553.53 and 2,461.89 is: 3,692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.65 : 13,553.53 = 2,461.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.65/13,553.53 = 2,461.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.65x = 13,553.53 × 2,461.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.65x = 33,367,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,367,299.97/9,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.85

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