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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.96, 13,520.14 and 2,439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.96, 13,520.14 and 2,439.18 is: 3,658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.96 : 13,520.14 = 2,439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.96/13,520.14 = 2,439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.96x = 13,520.14 × 2,439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.96x = 32,978,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978,055.09/9,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.96

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