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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.85, 13,556.38 and 2,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.85, 13,556.38 and 2,464.04 is: 3,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.85 : 13,556.38 = 2,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.85/13,556.38 = 2,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.85x = 13,556.38 × 2,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.85x = 33,403,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,403,411.74/9,037.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.95

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