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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.60, 13,512.89 and 2,434.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.60, 13,512.89 and 2,434.95 is: 3,652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.60 : 13,512.89 = 2,434.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.60/13,512.89 = 2,434.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.60x = 13,512.89 × 2,434.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.60x = 32,903,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,903,217.59/9,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.43

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