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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.39, 13,524.66 and 2,442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.39, 13,524.66 and 2,442.64 is: 3,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.39 : 13,524.66 = 2,442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.39/13,524.66 = 2,442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.39x = 13,524.66 × 2,442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.39x = 33,035,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,875.50/9,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.98

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