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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.02, 13,095.09 and 2,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.02, 13,095.09 and 2,490.02 is: 3,735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.02 : 13,095.09 = 2,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.02/13,095.09 = 2,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.02x = 13,095.09 × 2,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.02x = 32,607,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,607,036.00/8,730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.05

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