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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.69, 13,517.55 and 2,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.69, 13,517.55 and 2,437.70 is: 3,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.69 : 13,517.55 = 2,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.69/13,517.55 = 2,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.69x = 13,517.55 × 2,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.69x = 32,951,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,951,731.64/9,011.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.55

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