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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.32, 13,561.98 and 2,467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.32, 13,561.98 and 2,467.68 is: 3,701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.32 : 13,561.98 = 2,467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.32/13,561.98 = 2,467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.32x = 13,561.98 × 2,467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.32x = 33,466,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,466,656.86/9,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.52

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