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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.03, 13,505.05 and 2,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.03, 13,505.05 and 2,429.72 is: 3,644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.03 : 13,505.05 = 2,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.03/13,505.05 = 2,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.03x = 13,505.05 × 2,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.03x = 32,813,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813,538.54/9,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.72

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