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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.43, 13,558.46 and 2,466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.43, 13,558.46 and 2,466.65 is: 3,699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.43 : 13,558.46 = 2,466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.43/13,558.46 = 2,466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.43x = 13,558.46 × 2,466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.43x = 33,443,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,443,895.23/9,040.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.37

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