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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.38, 13,564.96 and 2,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.38, 13,564.96 and 2,469.58 is: 3,704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.38 : 13,564.96 = 2,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.38/13,564.96 = 2,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.38x = 13,564.96 × 2,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.38x = 33,499,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499,753.92/9,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.34

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