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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.60, 13,527.90 and 2,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.60, 13,527.90 and 2,445.60 is: 3,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.60 : 13,527.90 = 2,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.60/13,527.90 = 2,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.60x = 13,527.90 × 2,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.60x = 33,083,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083,832.24/9,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.40

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