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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.86, 13,565.79 and 2,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.86, 13,565.79 and 2,469.90 is: 3,704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.86 : 13,565.79 = 2,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.86/13,565.79 = 2,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.86x = 13,565.79 × 2,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.86x = 33,506,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,506,144.72/9,043.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.85

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