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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.86, 13,561.76 and 2,468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.86, 13,561.76 and 2,468.58 is: 3,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.86 : 13,561.76 = 2,468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.86/13,561.76 = 2,468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.86x = 13,561.76 × 2,468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.86x = 33,478,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,478,244.82/9,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.58

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