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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.25, 13,559.74 and 2,465.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.25, 13,559.74 and 2,465.87 is: 3,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.25 : 13,559.74 = 2,465.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.25/13,559.74 = 2,465.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.25x = 13,559.74 × 2,465.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.25x = 33,436,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,436,556.07/9,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.22

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