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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.41, 13,555.73 and 2,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.41, 13,555.73 and 2,463.60 is: 3,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.41 : 13,555.73 = 2,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.41/13,555.73 = 2,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.41x = 13,555.73 × 2,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.41x = 33,395,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,395,884.11/9,037.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.29

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