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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.21, 13,524.27 and 2,442.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.21, 13,524.27 and 2,442.39 is: 3,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.21 : 13,524.27 = 2,442.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.21/13,524.27 = 2,442.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.21x = 13,524.27 × 2,442.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.21x = 33,031,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,031,541.81/9,016.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.57

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