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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.20, 13,510.80 and 2,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.20, 13,510.80 and 2,433.20 is: 3,649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.20 : 13,510.80 = 2,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.20/13,510.80 = 2,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.20x = 13,510.80 × 2,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.20x = 32,874,478.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,874,478.56/9,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.80

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