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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.59, 13,502.52 and 3,458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.59, 13,502.52 and 3,458.55 is: 5,187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.59 : 13,502.52 = 3,458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.59/13,502.52 = 3,458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.59x = 13,502.52 × 3,458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.59x = 46,699,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,699,073.03/9,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.29

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