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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.74, 13,502.58 and 2,428.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.74, 13,502.58 and 2,428.59 is: 3,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.74 : 13,502.58 = 2,428.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.74/13,502.58 = 2,428.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.74x = 13,502.58 × 2,428.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.74x = 32,792,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,792,230.76/9,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.88

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