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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.74, 13,536.08 and 2,361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.74, 13,536.08 and 2,361.89 is: 3,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.74 : 13,536.08 = 2,361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.74/13,536.08 = 2,361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.74x = 13,536.08 × 2,361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.74x = 31,970,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970,677.22/9,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.56

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