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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.72, 13,522.02 and 2,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.72, 13,522.02 and 2,440.88 is: 3,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.72 : 13,522.02 = 2,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.72/13,522.02 = 2,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.72x = 13,522.02 × 2,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.72x = 33,005,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005,628.18/9,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.30

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