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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.92, 13,521.56 and 2,440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.92, 13,521.56 and 2,440.01 is: 3,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.92 : 13,521.56 = 2,440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.92/13,521.56 = 2,440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.92x = 13,521.56 × 2,440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.92x = 32,992,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992,661.81/9,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.19

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