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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.79, 13,505.68 and 2,429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.79, 13,505.68 and 2,429.96 is: 3,644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.79 : 13,505.68 = 2,429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.79/13,505.68 = 2,429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.79x = 13,505.68 × 2,429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.79x = 32,818,298.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,818,298.97/9,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.94

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