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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.71, 13,508.56 and 2,431.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.71, 13,508.56 and 2,431.89 is: 3,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.71 : 13,508.56 = 2,431.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.71/13,508.56 = 2,431.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.71x = 13,508.56 × 2,431.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.71x = 32,851,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,851,331.98/9,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.83

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