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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.56, 13,565.34 and 2,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.56, 13,565.34 and 2,469.96 is: 3,704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.56 : 13,565.34 = 2,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.56/13,565.34 = 2,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.56x = 13,565.34 × 2,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.56x = 33,505,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,505,847.19/9,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.94

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