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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.24, 13,503.36 and 2,428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.24, 13,503.36 and 2,428.16 is: 3,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.24 : 13,503.36 = 2,428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.24/13,503.36 = 2,428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.24x = 13,503.36 × 2,428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.24x = 32,788,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,788,318.62/9,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.24

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