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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.70, 13,503.42 and 3,735.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.70, 13,503.42 and 3,735.36 is: 5,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.70 : 13,503.42 = 3,735.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.70/13,503.42 = 3,735.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.70x = 13,503.42 × 3,735.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.70x = 50,440,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,440,134.93/9,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.78

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