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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.68, 13,513.37 and 2,434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.68, 13,513.37 and 2,434.87 is: 3,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.68 : 13,513.37 = 2,434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.68/13,513.37 = 2,434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.68x = 13,513.37 × 2,434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.68x = 32,903,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,903,323.45/9,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.40

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