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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.79, 13,527.33 and 2,443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.79, 13,527.33 and 2,443.86 is: 3,665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.79 : 13,527.33 = 2,443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.79/13,527.33 = 2,443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.79x = 13,527.33 × 2,443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.79x = 33,058,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,058,900.69/9,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.96

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