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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.89, 13,520.91 and 2,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.89, 13,520.91 and 2,440.14 is: 3,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.89 : 13,520.91 = 2,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.89/13,520.91 = 2,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.89x = 13,520.91 × 2,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.89x = 32,992,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992,913.33/9,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.23

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