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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.21, 13,553.91 and 2,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.21, 13,553.91 and 2,462.43 is: 3,693.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.21 : 13,553.91 = 2,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.21/13,553.91 = 2,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.21x = 13,553.91 × 2,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.21x = 33,375,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375,554.60/9,036.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.53

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