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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.31, 13,535.01 and 2,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.31, 13,535.01 and 2,450.16 is: 3,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.31 : 13,535.01 = 2,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.31/13,535.01 = 2,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.31x = 13,535.01 × 2,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.31x = 33,162,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162,940.10/9,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.25

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