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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.08, 13,519.11 and 2,438.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.08, 13,519.11 and 2,438.79 is: 3,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.08 : 13,519.11 = 2,438.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.08/13,519.11 = 2,438.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.08x = 13,519.11 × 2,438.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.08x = 32,970,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,970,270.28/9,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.05

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