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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.41, 13,502.12 and 2,427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.41, 13,502.12 and 2,427.59 is: 3,641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.41 : 13,502.12 = 2,427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.41/13,502.12 = 2,427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.41x = 13,502.12 × 2,427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.41x = 32,777,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,777,658.42/9,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.39

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