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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.78, 13,523.50 and 2,442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.78, 13,523.50 and 2,442.11 is: 3,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.78 : 13,523.50 = 2,442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.78/13,523.50 = 2,442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.78x = 13,523.50 × 2,442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.78x = 33,025,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025,874.59/9,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.71

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