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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.85, 13,516.25 and 2,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.85, 13,516.25 and 2,437.20 is: 3,655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.85 : 13,516.25 = 2,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.85/13,516.25 = 2,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.85x = 13,516.25 × 2,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.85x = 32,941,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,792.31/9,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.79

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