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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.43, 13,552.45 and 2,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.43, 13,552.45 and 2,462.65 is: 3,693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.43 : 13,552.45 = 2,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.43/13,552.45 = 2,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.43x = 13,552.45 × 2,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.43x = 33,374,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374,940.99/9,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.38

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