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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.19, 13,555.08 and 2,464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.19, 13,555.08 and 2,464.41 is: 3,696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.19 : 13,555.08 = 2,464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.19/13,555.08 = 2,464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.19x = 13,555.08 × 2,464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.19x = 33,405,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,405,274.70/9,038.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.01

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