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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.99, 13,515.32 and 2,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.99, 13,515.32 and 2,436.17 is: 3,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.99 : 13,515.32 = 2,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.99/13,515.32 = 2,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.99x = 13,515.32 × 2,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.99x = 32,925,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925,617.12/9,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.35

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