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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.71, 13,517.52 and 2,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.71, 13,517.52 and 2,437.89 is: 3,656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.71 : 13,517.52 = 2,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.71/13,517.52 = 2,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.71x = 13,517.52 × 2,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.71x = 32,954,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954,226.83/9,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.82

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