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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.55, 13,523.12 and 2,441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.55, 13,523.12 and 2,441.87 is: 3,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.55 : 13,523.12 = 2,441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.55/13,523.12 = 2,441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.55x = 13,523.12 × 2,441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.55x = 33,021,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,021,621.21/9,016.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.34

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