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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.16, 13,555.98 and 2,463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.16, 13,555.98 and 2,463.46 is: 3,695.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.16 : 13,555.98 = 2,463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.16/13,555.98 = 2,463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.16x = 13,555.98 × 2,463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.16x = 33,394,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,394,614.49/9,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.26

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