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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.78, 13,522 and 2,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.78, 13,522 and 2,441.11 is: 3,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.78 : 13,522 = 2,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.78/13,522 = 2,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.78x = 13,522 × 2,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.78x = 33,008,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,689.42/9,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.21

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