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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.72, 13,520.52 and 2,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.72, 13,520.52 and 2,439.88 is: 3,659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.72 : 13,520.52 = 2,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.72/13,520.52 = 2,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.72x = 13,520.52 × 2,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.72x = 32,988,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,988,446.34/9,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.80

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