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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.89, 13,564.28 and 2,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.89, 13,564.28 and 2,468.52 is: 3,702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.89 : 13,564.28 = 2,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.89/13,564.28 = 2,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.89x = 13,564.28 × 2,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.89x = 33,483,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,483,684.12/9,043.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.35

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