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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.20, 13,556.58 and 2,465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.20, 13,556.58 and 2,465.42 is: 3,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.20 : 13,556.58 = 2,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.20/13,556.58 = 2,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.20x = 13,556.58 × 2,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.20x = 33,422,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422,663.46/9,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.52

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