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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.90, 13,523.68 and 2,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.90, 13,523.68 and 2,442.24 is: 3,662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.90 : 13,523.68 = 2,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.90/13,523.68 = 2,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.90x = 13,523.68 × 2,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.90x = 33,028,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028,072.24/9,016.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.91

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