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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.94, 13,554.62 and 2,462.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.94, 13,554.62 and 2,462.39 is: 3,693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.94 : 13,554.62 = 2,462.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.94/13,554.62 = 2,462.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.94x = 13,554.62 × 2,462.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.94x = 33,376,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376,680.66/9,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.77

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