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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.86, 13,563.26 and 2,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.86, 13,563.26 and 2,469.58 is: 3,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.86 : 13,563.26 = 2,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.86/13,563.26 = 2,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.86x = 13,563.26 × 2,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.86x = 33,495,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,555.63/9,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.09

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