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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.27, 13,563.41 and 2,468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.27, 13,563.41 and 2,468.45 is: 3,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.27 : 13,563.41 = 2,468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.27/13,563.41 = 2,468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.27x = 13,563.41 × 2,468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.27x = 33,480,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,480,519.26/9,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.67

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