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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.78, 13,498.32 and 3,736.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.78, 13,498.32 and 3,736.34 is: 5,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.78 : 13,498.32 = 3,736.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.78/13,498.32 = 3,736.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.78x = 13,498.32 × 3,736.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.78x = 50,434,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,434,312.95/9,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.08

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