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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.19, 13,554.99 and 2,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.19, 13,554.99 and 2,462.63 is: 3,694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.19 : 13,554.99 = 2,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.19/13,554.99 = 2,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.19x = 13,554.99 × 2,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.19x = 33,380,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,380,958.91/9,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.14

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