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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.46, 13,557.61 and 2,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.46, 13,557.61 and 2,464.64 is: 3,696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.46 : 13,557.61 = 2,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.46/13,557.61 = 2,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.46x = 13,557.61 × 2,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.46x = 33,414,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414,547.80/9,038.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.93

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