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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.32, 13,553.88 and 2,462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.32, 13,553.88 and 2,462.19 is: 3,692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.32 : 13,553.88 = 2,462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.32/13,553.88 = 2,462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.32x = 13,553.88 × 2,462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.32x = 33,372,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372,227.80/9,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.71

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