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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.96, 13,526.90 and 2,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.96, 13,526.90 and 2,444.14 is: 3,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.96 : 13,526.90 = 2,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.96/13,526.90 = 2,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.96x = 13,526.90 × 2,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.96x = 33,061,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,557.51/9,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.19

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