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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.52, 13,562.13 and 2,467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.52, 13,562.13 and 2,467.68 is: 3,701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.52 : 13,562.13 = 2,467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.52/13,562.13 = 2,467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.52x = 13,562.13 × 2,467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.52x = 33,467,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,467,031.64/9,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.48

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