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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006, 13,508.94 and 2,432.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006, 13,508.94 and 2,432.85 is: 3,649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006 : 13,508.94 = 2,432.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006/13,508.94 = 2,432.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006x = 13,508.94 × 2,432.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006x = 32,865,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,865,224.68/9,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.26

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