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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.59, 13,505.89 and 2,430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.59, 13,505.89 and 2,430.29 is: 3,645.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.59 : 13,505.89 = 2,430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.59/13,505.89 = 2,430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.59x = 13,505.89 × 2,430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.59x = 32,823,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823,155.80/9,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.57

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