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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.45, 13,502.49 and 2,427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.45, 13,502.49 and 2,427.67 is: 3,641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.45 : 13,502.49 = 2,427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.45/13,502.49 = 2,427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.45x = 13,502.49 × 2,427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.45x = 32,779,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,779,589.90/9,001.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.59

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