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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.41, 13,506.62 and 2,430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.41, 13,506.62 and 2,430.59 is: 3,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.41 : 13,506.62 = 2,430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.41/13,506.62 = 2,430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.41x = 13,506.62 × 2,430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.41x = 32,829,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829,055.51/9,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.89

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