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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.82, 13,499.91 and 4,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.82, 13,499.91 and 4,255.03 is: 6,380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.82 : 13,499.91 = 4,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.82/13,499.91 = 4,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.82x = 13,499.91 × 4,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.82x = 57,442,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,442,522.05/9,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.50

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