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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.84, 13,502.59 and 2,428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.84, 13,502.59 and 2,428.72 is: 3,643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.84 : 13,502.59 = 2,428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.84/13,502.59 = 2,428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.84x = 13,502.59 × 2,428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.84x = 32,793,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,793,948.94/9,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.03

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