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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.45, 13,565.27 and 2,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.45, 13,565.27 and 2,469.76 is: 3,704.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.45 : 13,565.27 = 2,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.45/13,565.27 = 2,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.45x = 13,565.27 × 2,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.45x = 33,502,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502,933.50/9,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.66

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