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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.69, 13,555.74 and 2,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.69, 13,555.74 and 2,463.14 is: 3,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.69 : 13,555.74 = 2,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.69/13,555.74 = 2,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.69x = 13,555.74 × 2,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.69x = 33,389,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,389,617.64/9,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.89

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