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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.36, 13,506.97 and 2,432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.36, 13,506.97 and 2,432.06 is: 3,647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.36 : 13,506.97 = 2,432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.36/13,506.97 = 2,432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.36x = 13,506.97 × 2,432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.36x = 32,849,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,849,693.92/9,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.80

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