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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.44, 13,553.94 and 2,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.44, 13,553.94 and 2,463.66 is: 3,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.44 : 13,553.94 = 2,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.44/13,553.94 = 2,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.44x = 13,553.94 × 2,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.44x = 33,392,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392,299.82/9,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.88

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