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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.32, 13,564.98 and 2,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.32, 13,564.98 and 2,469.68 is: 3,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.32 : 13,564.98 = 2,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.32/13,564.98 = 2,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.32x = 13,564.98 × 2,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.32x = 33,501,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,501,159.81/9,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.52

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