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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.82, 13,558.32 and 2,466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.82, 13,558.32 and 2,466.54 is: 3,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.82 : 13,558.32 = 2,466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.82/13,558.32 = 2,466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.82x = 13,558.32 × 2,466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.82x = 33,442,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,442,138.61/9,039.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.43

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