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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.38, 13,558.97 and 2,465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.38, 13,558.97 and 2,465.57 is: 3,698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.38 : 13,558.97 = 2,465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.38/13,558.97 = 2,465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.38x = 13,558.97 × 2,465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.38x = 33,430,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430,629.72/9,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.33

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