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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.76, 13,559.66 and 2,465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.76, 13,559.66 and 2,465.93 is: 3,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.76 : 13,559.66 = 2,465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.76/13,559.66 = 2,465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.76x = 13,559.66 × 2,465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.76x = 33,437,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,437,203.20/9,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.90

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