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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.60, 13,554.81 and 2,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.60, 13,554.81 and 2,462.70 is: 3,694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.60 : 13,554.81 = 2,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.60/13,554.81 = 2,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.60x = 13,554.81 × 2,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.60x = 33,381,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381,430.59/9,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.03

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