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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.68, 13,502.52 and 2,427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.68, 13,502.52 and 2,427.86 is: 3,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.68 : 13,502.52 = 2,427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.68/13,502.52 = 2,427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.68x = 13,502.52 × 2,427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.68x = 32,782,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,782,216.07/9,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.79

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