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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.75, 13,505.58 and 2,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.75, 13,505.58 and 2,430.60 is: 3,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.75 : 13,505.58 = 2,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.75/13,505.58 = 2,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.75x = 13,505.58 × 2,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.75x = 32,826,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826,662.75/9,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.89

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