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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.77, 13,507.97 and 2,431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.77, 13,507.97 and 2,431.01 is: 3,646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.77 : 13,507.97 = 2,431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.77/13,507.97 = 2,431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.77x = 13,507.97 × 2,431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.77x = 32,838,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838,031.76/9,004.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.74

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