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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.40, 13,525.44 and 2,442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.40, 13,525.44 and 2,442.64 is: 3,664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.40 : 13,525.44 = 2,442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.40/13,525.44 = 2,442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.40x = 13,525.44 × 2,442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.40x = 33,037,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,037,780.76/9,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.19

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