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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.79, 13,525.83 and 2,442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.79, 13,525.83 and 2,442.86 is: 3,664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.79 : 13,525.83 = 2,442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.79/13,525.83 = 2,442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.79x = 13,525.83 × 2,442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.79x = 33,041,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041,709.07/9,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.46

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