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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.17, 13,524.05 and 2,442.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.17, 13,524.05 and 2,442.49 is: 3,663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.17 : 13,524.05 = 2,442.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.17/13,524.05 = 2,442.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.17x = 13,524.05 × 2,442.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.17x = 33,032,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032,329.18/9,017.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.27

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