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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.52, 13,563.63 and 2,468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.52, 13,563.63 and 2,468.68 is: 3,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.52 : 13,563.63 = 2,468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.52/13,563.63 = 2,468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.52x = 13,563.63 × 2,468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.52x = 33,484,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,484,262.11/9,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.98

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