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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.54, 13,561.98 and 2,468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.54, 13,561.98 and 2,468.18 is: 3,701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.54 : 13,561.98 = 2,468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.54/13,561.98 = 2,468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.54x = 13,561.98 × 2,468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.54x = 33,473,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,473,339.99/9,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.76

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