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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.59, 13,513.23 and 2,434.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.59, 13,513.23 and 2,434.78 is: 3,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.59 : 13,513.23 = 2,434.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.59/13,513.23 = 2,434.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.59x = 13,513.23 × 2,434.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.59x = 32,901,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,901,714.18/9,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.26

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