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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.05, 13,557.87 and 2,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.05, 13,557.87 and 2,464.65 is: 3,696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.05 : 13,557.87 = 2,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.05/13,557.87 = 2,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.05x = 13,557.87 × 2,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.05x = 33,415,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415,404.30/9,040.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.37

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