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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.06, 13,501.60 and 2,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.06, 13,501.60 and 2,427.90 is: 3,641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.06 : 13,501.60 = 2,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.06/13,501.60 = 2,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.06x = 13,501.60 × 2,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.06x = 32,780,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780,534.64/9,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.85

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