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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.16, 13,508.40 and 2,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.16, 13,508.40 and 2,431.20 is: 3,646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.16 : 13,508.40 = 2,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.16/13,508.40 = 2,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.16x = 13,508.40 × 2,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.16x = 32,841,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,841,622.08/9,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.98

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