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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.28, 13,522.75 and 2,441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.28, 13,522.75 and 2,441.61 is: 3,661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.28 : 13,522.75 = 2,441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.28/13,522.75 = 2,441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.28x = 13,522.75 × 2,441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.28x = 33,017,281.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017,281.63/9,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.96

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