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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.79, 13,552.16 and 2,461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.79, 13,552.16 and 2,461.98 is: 3,692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.79 : 13,552.16 = 2,461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.79/13,552.16 = 2,461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.79x = 13,552.16 × 2,461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.79x = 33,365,185.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,365,185.39/9,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.56

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