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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.86, 13,561.29 and 2,466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.86, 13,561.29 and 2,466.90 is: 3,700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.86 : 13,561.29 = 2,466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.86/13,561.29 = 2,466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.86x = 13,561.29 × 2,466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.86x = 33,454,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454,346.30/9,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.35

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