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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.81, 13,517.67 and 2,437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.81, 13,517.67 and 2,437.97 is: 3,656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.81 : 13,517.67 = 2,437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.81/13,517.67 = 2,437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.81x = 13,517.67 × 2,437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.81x = 32,955,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,673.93/9,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.94

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