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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.82, 13,555.33 and 2,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.82, 13,555.33 and 2,464.54 is: 3,696.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.82 : 13,555.33 = 2,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.82/13,555.33 = 2,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.82x = 13,555.33 × 2,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.82x = 33,407,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407,653.00/9,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.43

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