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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.56, 13,554.74 and 2,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.56, 13,554.74 and 2,462.60 is: 3,693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.56 : 13,554.74 = 2,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.56/13,554.74 = 2,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.56x = 13,554.74 × 2,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.56x = 33,379,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,379,942.77/9,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.88

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