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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.87, 13,554.90 and 2,463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.87, 13,554.90 and 2,463.05 is: 3,694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.87 : 13,554.90 = 2,463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.87/13,554.90 = 2,463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.87x = 13,554.90 × 2,463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.87x = 33,386,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,386,422.53/9,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.47

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