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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.20, 13,553.58 and 2,463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.20, 13,553.58 and 2,463.42 is: 3,694.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.20 : 13,553.58 = 2,463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.20/13,553.58 = 2,463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.20x = 13,553.58 × 2,463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.20x = 33,388,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,388,160.04/9,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.52

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