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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.93, 13,551.70 and 2,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.93, 13,551.70 and 2,462.15 is: 3,692.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.93 : 13,551.70 = 2,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.93/13,551.70 = 2,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.93x = 13,551.70 × 2,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.93x = 33,366,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,366,318.16/9,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.63

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