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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.45, 13,503.99 and 2,428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.45, 13,503.99 and 2,428.67 is: 3,643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.45 : 13,503.99 = 2,428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.45/13,503.99 = 2,428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.45x = 13,503.99 × 2,428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.45x = 32,796,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796,735.39/9,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.09

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