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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.04, 13,523.02 and 2,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.04, 13,523.02 and 2,442.72 is: 3,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.04 : 13,523.02 = 2,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.04/13,523.02 = 2,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.04x = 13,523.02 × 2,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.04x = 33,032,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032,996.02/9,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.80

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