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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.58, 13,554.24 and 2,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.58, 13,554.24 and 2,462.20 is: 3,692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.58 : 13,554.24 = 2,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.58/13,554.24 = 2,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.58x = 13,554.24 × 2,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.58x = 33,373,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373,206.61/9,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.72

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