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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.34, 13,503.56 and 2,428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.34, 13,503.56 and 2,428.56 is: 3,642.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.34 : 13,503.56 = 2,428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.34/13,503.56 = 2,428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.34x = 13,503.56 × 2,428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.34x = 32,794,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794,193.53/9,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.85

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