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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.40, 13,503.60 and 4,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.40, 13,503.60 and 4,855.20 is: 7,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.40 : 13,503.60 = 4,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.40/13,503.60 = 4,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.40x = 13,503.60 × 4,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.40x = 65,562,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,562,678.72/9,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.80

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