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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.75, 13,553.59 and 2,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.75, 13,553.59 and 2,461.40 is: 3,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.75 : 13,553.59 = 2,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.75/13,553.59 = 2,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.75x = 13,553.59 × 2,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.75x = 33,360,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360,810.47/9,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.68

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