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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013, 13,519.44 and 2,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013, 13,519.44 and 2,439.84 is: 3,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013 : 13,519.44 = 2,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013/13,519.44 = 2,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013x = 13,519.44 × 2,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013x = 32,985,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,985,270.49/9,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.74

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