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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.69, 13,510 and 2,432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.69, 13,510 and 2,432.34 is: 3,648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.69 : 13,510 = 2,432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.69/13,510 = 2,432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.69x = 13,510 × 2,432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.69x = 32,860,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,860,913.40/9,007.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.10

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