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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.73, 13,562.06 and 2,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.73, 13,562.06 and 2,469.44 is: 3,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.73 : 13,562.06 = 2,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.73/13,562.06 = 2,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.73x = 13,562.06 × 2,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.73x = 33,490,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,490,715.00/9,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.61

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