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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.34, 13,503.34 and 2,429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.34, 13,503.34 and 2,429.22 is: 3,643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.34 : 13,503.34 = 2,429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.34/13,503.34 = 2,429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.34x = 13,503.34 × 2,429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.34x = 32,802,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802,516.08/9,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.78

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