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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.47, 13,554.82 and 2,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.47, 13,554.82 and 2,464.17 is: 3,695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.47 : 13,554.82 = 2,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.47/13,554.82 = 2,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.47x = 13,554.82 × 2,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.47x = 33,401,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,401,380.80/9,037.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.88

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