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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.74, 13,505.63 and 2,429.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.74, 13,505.63 and 2,429.91 is: 3,644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.74 : 13,505.63 = 2,429.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.74/13,505.63 = 2,429.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.74x = 13,505.63 × 2,429.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.74x = 32,817,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,817,453.24/9,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.87

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