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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.31, 13,564.88 and 2,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.31, 13,564.88 and 2,469.50 is: 3,704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.31 : 13,564.88 = 2,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.31/13,564.88 = 2,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.31x = 13,564.88 × 2,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.31x = 33,498,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,498,451.12/9,043.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.22

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