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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.02, 13,502.22 and 2,427.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.02, 13,502.22 and 2,427.15 is: 3,640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.02 : 13,502.22 = 2,427.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.02/13,502.22 = 2,427.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.02x = 13,502.22 × 2,427.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.02x = 32,771,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771,942.64/9,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.91

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