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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.08, 13,554.96 and 2,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.08, 13,554.96 and 2,464.80 is: 3,696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.08 : 13,554.96 = 2,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.08/13,554.96 = 2,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.08x = 13,554.96 × 2,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.08x = 33,410,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,410,265.41/9,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.61

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