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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.34, 13,506.74 and 2,431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.34, 13,506.74 and 2,431.92 is: 3,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.34 : 13,506.74 = 2,431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.34/13,506.74 = 2,431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.34x = 13,506.74 × 2,431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.34x = 32,847,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,847,311.14/9,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.54

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