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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.92, 13,503.24 and 2,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.92, 13,503.24 and 2,429.56 is: 3,644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.92 : 13,503.24 = 2,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.92/13,503.24 = 2,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.92x = 13,503.24 × 2,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.92x = 32,806,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806,931.77/9,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.03

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