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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.93, 13,523.95 and 2,442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.93, 13,523.95 and 2,442.18 is: 3,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.93 : 13,523.95 = 2,442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.93/13,523.95 = 2,442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.93x = 13,523.95 × 2,442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.93x = 33,027,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,872.55/9,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.28

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