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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.21, 13,543.74 and 2,455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.21, 13,543.74 and 2,455.30 is: 3,682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.21 : 13,543.74 = 2,455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.21/13,543.74 = 2,455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.21x = 13,543.74 × 2,455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.21x = 33,253,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,253,944.82/9,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.93

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