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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.42, 13,555.44 and 2,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.42, 13,555.44 and 2,462.64 is: 3,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.42 : 13,555.44 = 2,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.42/13,555.44 = 2,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.42x = 13,555.44 × 2,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.42x = 33,382,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382,168.76/9,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.18

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