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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.82, 13,561.32 and 2,468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.82, 13,561.32 and 2,468.54 is: 3,702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.82 : 13,561.32 = 2,468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.82/13,561.32 = 2,468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.82x = 13,561.32 × 2,468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.82x = 33,476,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,476,660.87/9,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.43

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