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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.34, 13,520.22 and 2,440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.34, 13,520.22 and 2,440.92 is: 3,661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.34 : 13,520.22 = 2,440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.34/13,520.22 = 2,440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.34x = 13,520.22 × 2,440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.34x = 33,001,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,001,775.40/9,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.03

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