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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.58, 13,516.86 and 2,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.58, 13,516.86 and 2,437.29 is: 3,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.58 : 13,516.86 = 2,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.58/13,516.86 = 2,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.58x = 13,516.86 × 2,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.58x = 32,944,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,944,507.71/9,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.80

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