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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.76, 13,517.56 and 2,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.76, 13,517.56 and 2,438.60 is: 3,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.76 : 13,517.56 = 2,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.76/13,517.56 = 2,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.76x = 13,517.56 × 2,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.76x = 32,963,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,963,921.82/9,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.88

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