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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.09, 13,552.75 and 2,462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.09, 13,552.75 and 2,462.81 is: 3,693.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.09 : 13,552.75 = 2,462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.09/13,552.75 = 2,462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.09x = 13,552.75 × 2,462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.09x = 33,377,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377,783.54/9,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.83

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