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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.52, 13,517.60 and 2,437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.52, 13,517.60 and 2,437.78 is: 3,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.52 : 13,517.60 = 2,437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.52/13,517.60 = 2,437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.52x = 13,517.60 × 2,437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.52x = 32,952,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952,934.93/9,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.76

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