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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.48, 13,562.64 and 2,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.48, 13,562.64 and 2,469.24 is: 3,703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.48 : 13,562.64 = 2,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.48/13,562.64 = 2,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.48x = 13,562.64 × 2,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.48x = 33,489,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489,413.19/9,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.57

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