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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.21, 13,517.51 and 2,437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.21, 13,517.51 and 2,437.43 is: 3,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.21 : 13,517.51 = 2,437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.21/13,517.51 = 2,437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.21x = 13,517.51 × 2,437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.21x = 32,947,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947,904.62/9,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.33

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