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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.31, 13,516.92 and 2,437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.31, 13,516.92 and 2,437.47 is: 3,656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.31 : 13,516.92 = 2,437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.31/13,516.92 = 2,437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.31x = 13,516.92 × 2,437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.31x = 32,947,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947,086.99/9,011.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.19

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