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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.82, 13,595.76 and 2,490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.82, 13,595.76 and 2,490.04 is: 3,735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.82 : 13,595.76 = 2,490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.82/13,595.76 = 2,490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.82x = 13,595.76 × 2,490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.82x = 33,853,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853,986.23/9,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.07

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