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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.65, 13,561.23 and 2,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.65, 13,561.23 and 2,466.96 is: 3,700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.65 : 13,561.23 = 2,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.65/13,561.23 = 2,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.65x = 13,561.23 × 2,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.65x = 33,455,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,455,011.96/9,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.51

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