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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.73, 13,554.63 and 2,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.73, 13,554.63 and 2,462.45 is: 3,693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.73 : 13,554.63 = 2,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.73/13,554.63 = 2,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.73x = 13,554.63 × 2,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.73x = 33,377,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377,530.87/9,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.95

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