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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.71, 13,530.97 and 2,448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.71, 13,530.97 and 2,448.41 is: 3,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.71 : 13,530.97 = 2,448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.71/13,530.97 = 2,448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.71x = 13,530.97 × 2,448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.71x = 33,129,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,129,282.36/9,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.17

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