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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.48, 13,518.74 and 2,438.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.48, 13,518.74 and 2,438.65 is: 3,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.48 : 13,518.74 = 2,438.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.48/13,518.74 = 2,438.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.48x = 13,518.74 × 2,438.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.48x = 32,967,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,967,475.30/9,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.98

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