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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.87, 13,556.40 and 2,464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.87, 13,556.40 and 2,464.05 is: 3,695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.87 : 13,556.40 = 2,464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.87/13,556.40 = 2,464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.87x = 13,556.40 × 2,464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.87x = 33,403,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,403,647.42/9,037.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.96

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