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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.29, 13,507.94 and 2,431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.29, 13,507.94 and 2,431.46 is: 3,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.29 : 13,507.94 = 2,431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.29/13,507.94 = 2,431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.29x = 13,507.94 × 2,431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.29x = 32,844,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844,055.64/9,005.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.20

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